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Audio-Technica ATH ANC25 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Audio-Technica ATH ANC25 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 72% of headphones
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

52%

8.2

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

8.7

Design

8%

4.4

Connectivity

6%

6.3

Battery

4%

5.2

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 74% of headphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £70

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Audio-Technica ATH ANC25

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components:

52%

8.2

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

8.7

Design

8%

4.4

Connectivity

6%

6.3

Battery

4%

5.2

Calls & Controls

6.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Audio-Technica ATH ANC25 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.8
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
â–² Better than 29% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
Noise-canceling microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
no
Can be used as a headset
no
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
Voice assistant support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
40 hours
Battery life with ANC
40 hours
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 40 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 61.5% of headphones and equal to 11% of headphones.
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Audio-Technica
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
104 g
Weight
104 g
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 104 g, lighter than 78.2% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Audio-Technica ATH ANC25 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 52.3% lower weight
    Weight
    104 g
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (104 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    104 g vs 218 g
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    2
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • 10 hours longer ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    40 hours
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (40 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    40 hours vs 30 hours
  • Play while charging
    Play while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones has a removable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.8% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • 52.3% lower weight
    Weight
    104 g
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (104 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    104 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 10 hours longer ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    40 hours
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (40 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    40 hours vs 30 hours
  • Play while charging
    Play while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This pair of headphones has a removable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.8% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    2
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Not headset-ready
    Can be used as a headset
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH ANC25 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    100 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 6 older release date
    Release date
    2010
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2010 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    February 2010
    2010 vs 2016
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH ANC25 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    100 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • Not headset-ready
    Can be used as a headset
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 6 older release date
    Release date
    2010
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2010 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    February 2010
    2010 vs 2016

Third-party reviews

What we like about Audio-Technica ATH ANC25

  • Good overall sound quality for the price point
  • Tight and prominent bass performance
  • Lightweight and highly portable design
  • Soft, well-ventilated ear cushions that prevent moisture buildup
  • Detachable audio cable allows use solely for noise dulling
  • Effective noise cancellation for continuous low-frequency drone like airplane cabins
  • Folds into a compact form factor for travel

What we don't like about Audio-Technica ATH ANC25

  • Recessed mid-range frequencies can leave vocals lacking clarity
  • Active noise cancellation is weak against high-frequency or sudden office noises
  • Bass can feel slightly overpowering or muddy to some listeners
  • Tight clamping force can cause discomfort or head fatigue during long sessions
  • Primarily plastic build can feel less premium
  • Included in-flight adapters and accessories feel cheaply made and fragile
  • Sound can cut out if the battery is not perfectly seated in its compartment

Verdict

The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC25 is a compact wired on-ear headphone that uses QuietPoint active noise cancellation to cut ambient noise by up to 80%. It combines 40mm neodymium drivers with a foldable 104g design, a detachable 1.2m cable with inline volume control, and up to 40 hours of operation from a single AAA battery while still working passively without power. Its biggest strengths are portability, low weight, and effective noise reduction for travel. Downsides include an all-plastic construction that can feel fragile, a clamp that may become uncomfortable over long sessions, and the lack of an integrated microphone for calls.

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