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Alienware Pro Wireless vs Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT: 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • Alienware Pro Wireless
  • Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
HearWiki score
86
53
Sound
8.7
6.6
Noise cancelling
8.1
-
Battery
9.1
5.4
Calls
8.7
4.3
Value
8.6
-
Price (USD)
$120
$110

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?

Mixed generations

Alienware Pro Wireless (2024) against Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Alienware Pro Wireless brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.1, while the Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT answers with Top codec aptX against SBC. The Alienware Pro Wireless answers on convenience features: it adds USB-C.

  • Pro Wireless20244 yr newer
  • ATH-AR5BT2020
What differsPro WirelessATH-AR5BT

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
4.1
Top codec
SBC
aptX

Everyday features

USB-C
Yes
No

Specifications

Pro WirelessATH-AR5BT
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$120
$110
HearWiki score
86
53
Released
2024
2020
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
50 mm driver
2× 45 mm dynamic
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
45 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 40 kHz
5 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
39 Ω
Sensitivity
-
100 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
4.1
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairing
No
No
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
70 h
30 h
Battery life (ANC on)
35 h
-
Full charge time
-
300 min
Quick charge
15 min → 6 h
-
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Controls
-
buttons
Weight
310 g
242 g
Water resistance
-
none
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
No
Pad material
leatherette
-
Clamp force
365 g
-
Connector
-
3.5 mm
Microphones
2
1
Microphone type
-
condenser
Mic sensitivity
-
-44 dBV
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-AR5BT

The Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT is a wireless over-ear headphone that balances a wide, clear soundstage with a forward upper-midrange for added vocal clarity, though it can fatigue at higher volumes. It offers a generous 30-hour battery life and reliable Bluetooth connectivity, making it a solid choice for long listening sessions. Its passive isolation is decent, but it lacks active noise cancellation and water resistance.

  • Pro:Long 30-hour battery life
  • Pro:Wide and spacious soundstage
  • Pro:Clear, detailed upper mids
  • Con:Forward upper mids can sound harsh
  • Con:Vocals may come across as cold
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

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

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