Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. AKG N700NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and AKG N700NC. 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

Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. AKG N700NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g -
Colour Gold | Black -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 AKG N700NC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM2.
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, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes AKG N700NC are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NC
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Answer/end, 1-button remote
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Charging cable
Headphones cable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NC
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 36 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG N700NC.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Continuous playback (via jack cable) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NC
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NC
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Bluetooth
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NC
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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