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FiiO FT5 vs Zildjian ALCHEM-E

What FT5 does better (2) and where ALCHEM-E wins (1) — every spec side by side.

FiiO FT5
FiiO · 2024FT5
2 advantages≈ $380
vs
Zildjian ALCHEM-E
Zildjian · 2024ALCHEM-E
1 advantage≈ $360
3.8Noise control & calls9.2

Why is FT5 better than ALCHEM-E?

  1. Driver size90 mm vs 40 mm2.2×
  2. Lowest frequency7 Hz vs 8 Hz+14%

Why is ALCHEM-E better than FT5?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · FT5: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

FiiO FT5FiiO FT5≈ $380
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size90 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency7 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance36 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life—45 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight456 g—
ColoursBlack—
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