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Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC vs Valco VMK25.2

What ATH-AL5NC does better (3) and where VMK25.2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-AL5NC
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-AL5NC
9.1Score
3 advantages≈ $270
vs
Valco VMK25.2
Valco · 2026VMK25.2
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
9.2Noise control & calls9.2
7.9Battery9.3

Why is ATH-AL5NC better than VMK25.2?

  1. Weight240 g vs 300 g+25%
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  3. Driver size53 mm vs 45 mm+18%

Why is VMK25.2 better than ATH-AL5NC?

  1. Battery life75 h vs 95 h+27%
  2. Battery life with ANC50 h vs 55 h+10%
  3. Charging time3.5 h vs 2.5 h+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Valco VMK25.2Valco VMK25.2≈ $2109.6
Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size53 mm45 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance52 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life75 h95 h
Battery life with ANC50 h55 h
Charging time3.5 h2.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight240 g300 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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