Sony MDR 1000X vs. AKG Y600NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and AKG Y600NC. 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. AKG Y600NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X AKG Y600NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 322 g Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black | Gold | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X AKG Y600NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
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 Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 24000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y600NC.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 110 dB AKG Y600NC have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 46 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X AKG Y600NC
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X AKG Y600NC
Controls Volume control Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X AKG Y600NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X AKG Y600NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hours 25 hour(s) AKG Y600NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
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
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X AKG Y600NC
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X AKG Y600NC
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X AKG Y600NC
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter USB-C cable
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