AKG Y100 vs. Sony WF-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG Y100 and Sony WF-1000XM4. 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 Y100 vs. Sony WF-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM4
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 16.5 g 41 g AKG Y100 are lighter than AKG Y100 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earphone: 7.3 g
Colour Rose gold | Black Black | Silver
Earpad Material - Polyurethane foam
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than AKG Y100.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 Sony WF-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 116 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 6 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM4
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, 3-button remote Tap control
CABLE AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM4
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM4
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 110 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG Y100.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM4
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM4
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large) USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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