AKG N700NCM2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG N700NCM2 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 N700NCM2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N700NCM2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 277 g 250 g Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than AKG N700NCM2 headphones.
Colour - Black | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY AKG N700NCM2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than AKG N700NCM2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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 SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - AKG N700NCM2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 10 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than AKG N700NCM2.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm AKG N700NCM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
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 N700NCM2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL AKG N700NCM2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Answer/end, 1-button remote -
CABLE AKG N700NCM2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES AKG N700NCM2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG N700NCM2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 800 mAh -
Battery Life 23 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG N700NCM2.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 23 hours
Continuous talk: up to 23 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) AKG N700NCM2 recharge faster than AKG N700NCM2.
CONNECTIONS AKG N700NCM2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS AKG N700NCM2 Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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