AKG N60NC vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG N60NC and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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 WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight 199.4 g 255 g AKG N60NC are lighter than AKG N60NC headphones.
Colour Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - AKG N60NC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-1000XM3 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Noise Isolating Yes - AKG N60NC are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than AKG N60NC.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 111 dB 104.5 dB/mW AKG N60NC have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM3
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls - Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 610 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG N60NC.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM3
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, USB charge cable Carrying case, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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