Apple AirPods Max vs Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC
The short answer
Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC wins this comparison with a score of 70/100, ahead of Apple AirPods Max (68).
Scores are computed from 13 public spec attributes; missing values stay marked unknown in tables and are imputed at the category median, never passed off as measured.
At a glance
0–100 per group, normalized within the category · Tap a group for details
| Apple AirPods Max | Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 56 | 58 |
| Features | 100 | 100 |
| Battery | 48 | 40 |
| Audio | 59 | 73 |
| Connectivity | 84 | 84 |
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The record
Grouped and collapsible · Tap a group to fold
Design2▾
| Apple AirPods Max | Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 240 g |
| Foldable design | — | ✓ |
Features2▾
| Apple AirPods Max | Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Active noise cancellation | — | ✓ |
| Built-in microphone | — | ✓ |
Battery2▾
| Apple AirPods Max | Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | — | 75 h |
| Charge time | — | 3.5 h |
Audio5▾
| Apple AirPods Max | Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver unit | — | 53 mm |
| Impedance | — | 52 Ω |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 40000 Hz |
| LDAC | — | ✓ |
Connectivity2▾
| Apple AirPods Max | Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.3 |
| USB-C charging | — | ✓ |
Data sources: GSMArena
FAQ
Which is better, Apple AirPods Max or Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC?
Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC edges ahead 70 to 68.
What are the main differences?
Scores are computed from 13 public spec attributes; missing values stay marked unknown in tables and are imputed at the category median, never passed off as measured.
How are the scores calculated?
We normalize 13 public spec attributes within the category and weight them by group into a 0–100 score; missing values are inherited from spec-identical twins or imputed at the category median, so a sparse spec sheet never earns an advantage. The methodology is public.