Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. AKG N700NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and AKG N700NC. 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

Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. AKG N700NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG N700NC
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Colour Silver -
Recommended Use Home audio -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG N700NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes AKG N700NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes AKG N700NC are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Impedance 50 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG N700NC
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG N700NC
Controls - Answer/end, 1-button remote
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG N700NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Charging cable
Headphones cable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG N700NC
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 36 hour(s)
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 20 hours
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG N700NC
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG N700NC
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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