Detailed comparison and review of AKG Y500 and Sony WH-XB900N. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | AKG Y500 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | - | 254 g | |
| Colour | - | Black | Blue | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | AKG Y500 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| 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, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-XB900N are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) | |
| Frequency Response | 16 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y500. |
| Sensitivity | 117 dB | 101 dB/mW | AKG Y500 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N. |
| Impedance | - | 50 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | PET - 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | Ambient Aware | - |
| MICROPHONE | AKG Y500 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Uni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 8000 Hz |
| REMOTE CONTROL | AKG Y500 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Controls | Power on/off, volume control, play/pause | Volume |
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| CABLE | AKG Y500 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Cable Type | Charging cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable |
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | AKG Y500 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Sensors | - | Touch sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | AKG Y500 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 33 hour(s) | 35 hour(s) | Sony WH-XB900N lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG Y500. |
| 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 |
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| Standby Time | - | 300 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 7 hour(s) | |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | AKG Y500 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
USB (USB Type-C) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | AKG Y500 | Sony WH-XB900N |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
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