Sony MDR XB550AP vs. AKG N700NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP 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

Sony MDR XB550AP vs. AKG N700NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP AKG N700NC
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 180 g -
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP AKG N700NC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
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 Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz -
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW -
Impedance 24 Ohm -
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP AKG N700NC
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP AKG N700NC
Controls Answer/end Answer/end, 1-button remote
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP AKG N700NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped Charging cable
Headphones cable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB550AP 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 Sony MDR XB550AP AKG N700NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP AKG N700NC
Included Accessories - Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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