In depth comparison and review of AKG Y600NC 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | AKG Y600NC | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 322 g | 250 g | Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than AKG Y600NC headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Gold | Silver | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | AKG Y600NC | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | AKG Y600NC can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | 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, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | AKG Y600NC 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 - 24000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y600NC. |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | - | 30 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat |
| MICROPHONE | AKG Y600NC | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 8 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | AKG Y600NC | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Power on/off, volume control, play/pause | - |
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| CABLE | AKG Y600NC | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | AKG Y600NC | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | AKG Y600NC | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 25 hour(s) | 32 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG Y600NC. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (via jack cable) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 36 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours |
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | AKG Y600NC | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | AKG Y600NC | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C cable | Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | JEITA |
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