Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. AKG Y600NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 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 XB950B1 vs. AKG Y600NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y600NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 280 g 322 g Sony MDR XB950B1 are lighter than Sony MDR XB950B1 headphones.
Colour Black Black | Gold | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y600NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes AKG Y600NC 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
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 Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 10 - 24000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y600NC.
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 110 dB AKG Y600NC have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y600NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y600NC
Controls Volume control Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y600NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y600NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 18 hour(s) 25 hour(s) AKG Y600NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR XB950B1.
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 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y600NC
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y600NC
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 AKG Y600NC
Included Accessories - USB-C cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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