AKG N60NC vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG N60NC and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 199.4 g 250 g AKG N60NC are lighter than AKG N60NC headphones.
Colour Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - AKG N60NC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
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 -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than AKG N60NC.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 111 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 30 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Microphones Included - 8
CABLE AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 610 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG N60NC.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS AKG N60NC Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, USB charge cable Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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