Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. AKG N700NCM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and AKG N700NCM2. 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 N700NCM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NCM2
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 277 g Sony WH-1000XM2 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones.
Colour Gold | Black -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NCM2
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 N700NCM2 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) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes AKG N700NCM2 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 10 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than AKG N700NCM2.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NCM2
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 N700NCM2
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Answer/end, 1-button remote
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NCM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NCM2
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NCM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 23 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG N700NCM2.
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 (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 23 hours
Continuous talk: up to 23 hours
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 3 hour(s) AKG N700NCM2 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NCM2
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG N700NCM2
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 N700NCM2
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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