AKG N60NC vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG N60NC and Sony WH-XB900N. 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-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N60NC Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 199.4 g 254 g AKG N60NC are lighter than AKG N60NC headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY AKG N60NC Sony WH-XB900N
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
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-XB900N 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, aptX, aptX HD, 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 Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than AKG N60NC.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 111 dB 101 dB/mW AKG N60NC have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N.
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm - PET - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE AKG N60NC Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL AKG N60NC Sony WH-XB900N
Controls - Volume
CABLE AKG N60NC Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES AKG N60NC Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG N60NC Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 610 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 35 hour(s) Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG N60NC.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK AKG N60NC Sony WH-XB900N
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS AKG N60NC Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS AKG N60NC Sony WH-XB900N
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, USB charge cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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