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Alienware Pro Wireless vs Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Alienware Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Alienware Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $125.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Alienware Pro Wireless leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • Alienware Pro Wireless
  • Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X
HearWiki score
86
64
Sound
8.7
6.9
Noise cancelling
8.1
-
Battery
9.1
-
Calls
8.7
-
Value
8.6
6.3
Price (USD)
$120
$150

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

The Alienware Pro Wireless is 11 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Alienware Pro Wireless adds USB-C. For 11 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

  • Pro Wireless202411 yr newer
  • ATH-AD700X2013
What differsPro WirelessATH-AD700X

Everyday features

USB-C
Yes
No

Specifications

Pro WirelessATH-AD700X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$150
HearWiki score
86
64
Released
2024
2013
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
50 mm driver
53 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
53 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
-
Impedance
32 Ω
38 Ω
Sensitivity
-
100 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
-
Codecs
SBC
-
Multipoint pairing
No
-
Battery life
70 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
35 h
-
Quick charge
15 min → 6 h
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Weight
310 g
265 g
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
No
Pad material
leatherette
-
Clamp force
365 g
-
Connector
-
3.5 mm
Microphones
2
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

Alienware Pro Wireless

Its leatherette pads and moderate 310g weight aim for comfort during long sessions, while the 2.4GHz wireless option and USB-C charging add versatility for desk and on-the-go use. Sound quality is generally strong, but the microphone performance and a single SBC codec limit keep it from being a flawless all-rounder.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Comfortable leatherette ear pads for long wear
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included
  • Con:Microphone quality is underwhelming for the price
  • Con:Only SBC codec support limits high-res wireless audio
  • Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching

Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X

The Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X is a wired, open-back over-ear headphone aimed at critical listening, offering a spacious soundstage and clear detail thanks to its large 53 mm drivers. It's lightweight and comfortable for extended sessions, but its open design leaks sound heavily and offers no isolation, making it best suited for quiet home use rather than portability. With a low 38-ohm impedance, it's easy to drive from most devices, though the non-detachable long cable and lack of bass punch may limit its appeal for some listeners.

  • Pro:Wide, open soundstage ideal for critical listening
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
  • Pro:Clear, detailed treble and good dynamics
  • Con:Very poor sound isolation; leaks audio heavily
  • Con:Weak bass response, lacking low-end impact
  • Con:Bulky fit not suited for casual or on-the-go use

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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