Why is ATH-AL5NC better than MDR-M1?
- Active noise cancellingYes · MDR-M1: No
- Driver size53 mm vs 40 mm+32%
Why is MDR-M1 better than ATH-AL5NC?
- Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 5 Hz4×
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 80,000 Hz2×
- Weight240 g vs 216 g+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | — | On-ear |
| Ear cup design | Open-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 53 mm | 40 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 5 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 80,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 52 Ω | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 102 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 75 h | — |
| Battery life with ANC | 50 h | — |
| Charging time | 3.5 h | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | Yes | — |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 240 g | 216 g |
| Foldable | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
