Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. AKG N700NCM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and AKG N700NCM2. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. AKG N700NCM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG N700NCM2
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Weight - 277 g
Colour Silver -
Recommended Use Home audio -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG N700NCM2
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
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes AKG N700NCM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes AKG N700NCM2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 10 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than AKG N700NCM2.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Impedance 50 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG N700NCM2
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG N700NCM2
Controls - Answer/end, 1-button remote
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG N700NCM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG N700NCM2
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life - 23 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 23 hours
Continuous talk: up to 23 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG N700NCM2
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG N700NCM2
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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