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Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC vs V-MODA M-100 PRO

What ATH-AL5NC does better (1) and where M-100 PRO wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-AL5NC
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ $270
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V-MODA M-100 PRO
V-MODA · 2025M-100 PRO
1 advantage≈ $260
9.2Noise control & calls3.8

Why is ATH-AL5NC better than M-100 PRO?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · M-100 PRO: No

Why is M-100 PRO better than ATH-AL5NC?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 5 Hz4×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size53 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance52 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB103 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life75 h—
Battery life with ANC50 h—
Charging time3.5 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight240 g—
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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