Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. AKG Y500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and AKG Y500. 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 Y500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG Y500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 275 g -
Colour Gold | Black -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG Y500
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 Y500 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 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 16 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y500.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 117 dB AKG Y500 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG Y500
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 Y500
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG Y500
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 -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG Y500
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG Y500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 33 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG Y500.
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
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Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG Y500
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG Y500
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 AKG Y500
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter -
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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