Why is ATH-AL5NC better than VMK15?
- Battery life75 h vs 55 h+36%
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · VMK15: No
- LDACYes · VMK15: No
- Driver size53 mm vs 40 mm+32%
Why is VMK15 better than ATH-AL5NC?
- aptXNo · ATH-AL5NC: Yes
- Weight240 g vs 200 g+20%
- Battery life with ANC50 h vs 55 h+10%
- Charging time3.5 h vs 3 h+17%
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 | — |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | — |
| Impedance | 52 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 95 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 75 h | 55 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 50 h | 55 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 1,050 mAh |
| Charging time | 3.5 h | 3 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 240 g | 200 g |
| Foldable | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
