Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC Wireless Open-Back Headphones with Noise Cancellation

Experience the spacious, natural sound of open-back headphones with the freedom of wireless listening. The Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC brings together an open-back acoustic design, specially developed 53mm dynamic drivers, high-resolution wireless audio and noise cancellation in a lightweight 240g design.

Built for listeners who value sound quality without giving up everyday convenience, the ATH-AL5NC is designed for hi-fi enthusiasts, remote workers, gamers and everyday listening.

Why Should You Buy the Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC?

The ATH-AL5NC offers something unusual in the wireless headphone category: the spacious presentation of an open-back headphone combined with Bluetooth freedom and noise cancellation.

Unlike conventional closed-back wireless headphones, its open housings create a wider, more natural listening experience while improving airflow around your ears. At just 240g, it is also designed for comfortable extended listening sessions.

Whether you're listening critically at home, working at your desk, watching movies or gaming, the ATH-AL5NC gives you the flexibility to switch between high-quality wireless listening and a wired connection when needed.

Key Features

Spacious Open-Back Sound
The open-back construction delivers a natural, spacious soundstage while allowing greater awareness of your surroundings. The open housings also improve airflow and help reduce heat during longer listening sessions.

Specially Designed 53mm Dynamic Drivers
Large 53mm dynamic drivers are engineered to deliver pure, detailed and natural sound, making the ATH-AL5NC suitable for listeners looking for a more immersive hi-fi experience.

High-Resolution Wireless Audio
Enjoy high-resolution audio quality of up to 24-bit/96kHz, with support for LDAC, AAC and SBC codecs.

Noise Cancellation When You Need to Focus
Built-in noise cancellation helps reduce distracting ambient sounds such as traffic or HVAC noise. Noise cancellation is available with both wireless and wired connections.

Up to 75 Hours of Battery Life
Listen for up to 75 hours with noise cancellation switched off, or up to 50 hours with noise cancellation enabled. A quick 15-minute charge provides up to 8 hours of playback, or up to 5 hours with noise cancellation enabled.

Lightweight 240g Design
At approximately 240g, the ATH-AL5NC is designed to rest comfortably over the ears without excessive clamping pressure, making it well suited to extended listening, work and gaming sessions.

Multipoint Bluetooth Pairing
Connect to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously, making it easier to move between devices such as your smartphone and laptop without constantly reconnecting.

Low Latency Mode
Activate Low Latency Mode through the Audio-Technica Connect app to improve audio and video synchronization when watching videos or gaming.

Customise Your Listening with the A-T Connect App
Fine-tune EQ, choose EQ presets or a flat setting, change codecs, locate misplaced headphones and access additional controls through the Audio-Technica Connect app.

Sound Leakage Prevention Mode
For situations where you don't want to disturb people nearby, a sound leakage prevention mode is available. As with other open-back headphones, however, sound can still be audible to others at higher listening volumes.

Wireless or Wired – Your Choice
The ATH-AL5NC includes a 1.2m cable with 3.5mm stereo mini-plug, in-line microphone and controls, giving you the option of using the headphones with a wired connection.

Made for More Than Just Music

The ATH-AL5NC's combination of open-back acoustics and wireless convenience makes it particularly versatile.

For music lovers, its 53mm drivers and LDAC support provide a high-resolution listening experience. For work-from-home users, the lightweight construction, built-in microphone and noise cancellation make long sessions more practical. For gamers and video viewers, Low Latency Mode helps improve synchronization between what you see and hear.

What's Included

The ATH-AL5NC comes with a USB Type-A to USB Type-C charging cable, 1.2m cable with in-line microphone and controls, and carrying pouch. The headphones can also fold flat for easier storage.

Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC – Open-Back Sound Without the Wires

If you enjoy the spacious and natural character of open-back headphones but want the convenience of modern wireless listening, the ATH-AL5NC bridges the gap. With 53mm drivers, LDAC high-resolution audio, noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity and up to 75 hours of battery life, it brings hi-fi-focused listening into a more flexible everyday headphone.