AKG N60NC vs. Sony MDR 1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG N60NC and Sony MDR 1000X. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

AKG N60NC vs. Sony MDR 1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N60NC Sony MDR 1000X
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 199.4 g 275 g AKG N60NC are lighter than AKG N60NC headphones.
Colour Black Black | Beige
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY AKG N60NC Sony MDR 1000X
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1 Sony MDR 1000X have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than AKG N60NC.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - AKG N60NC are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than AKG N60NC.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 111 dB 103 dB/mW AKG N60NC have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 46 Ohm
Diaphragm - Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE AKG N60NC Sony MDR 1000X
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
REMOTE CONTROL AKG N60NC Sony MDR 1000X
Controls - Volume control
CABLE AKG N60NC Sony MDR 1000X
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG N60NC Sony MDR 1000X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 610 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 20 hours AKG N60NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Standby Time - 34 hours
Charging Time - 4 hours
WIRELESS LINK AKG N60NC Sony MDR 1000X
Transmission Range - 10 m
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS AKG N60NC Sony MDR 1000X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS AKG N60NC Sony MDR 1000X
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, USB charge cable Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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