AKG Y100 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of AKG Y100 and Sony WF-1000XM5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

AKG Y100 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 16.5 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Rose gold | Black Black | Silver
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y100.
Sensitivity 116 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm - 8.4 mm
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, 3-button remote -
CABLE AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM5
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-1000XM5 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 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
OTHERS AKG Y100 Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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