Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 vs. AKG Y500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 and AKG Y500. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 vs. AKG Y500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 AKG Y500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 22.5 cm -
Width 19.7 cm -
Depth 4 cm -
Weight 285 g -
Colour Argilla grey | Black -
Body Material Anodised aluminium -
Earpad Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 AKG Y500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Signature Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 16 - 22000 Hz AKG Y500 offer a larger frequency range than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Sensitivity 93 dB/mW 117 dB AKG Y500 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Impedance 20 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Features Bluetooth aptX technology Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 AKG Y500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 AKG Y500
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, noise-cancellation suspend button Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 AKG Y500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 AKG Y500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 770 mAh -
Battery Life 21 hour(s) 33 hour(s) AKG Y500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 14 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 16 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 21 hours
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Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 AKG Y500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 AKG Y500
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, micro-USB charging cable (30cm) -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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