Sony MDR XB550AP vs. AKG Y600NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB550AP 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 XB550AP vs. AKG Y600NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB550AP AKG Y600NC
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 180 g 322 g Sony MDR XB550AP are lighter than Sony MDR XB550AP headphones.
Colour Black | Red | White | Green | Blue Black | Gold | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB550AP AKG Y600NC
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable - Yes AKG Y600NC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes AKG Y600NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes AKG Y600NC are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 10 - 24000 Hz AKG Y600NC offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW 110 dB AKG Y600NC have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB550AP.
Impedance 24 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 30 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB550AP AKG Y600NC
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB550AP AKG Y600NC
Controls Answer/end Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE Sony MDR XB550AP AKG Y600NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - Y-type - L shaped USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB550AP AKG Y600NC
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 25 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 25 hours
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB550AP AKG Y600NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB550AP AKG Y600NC
Included Accessories - USB-C cable
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