Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and AKG Y400. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | AKG Y400 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 26.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 18.6 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.93 cm | - | |
| Weight | 255 g | 170 g | AKG Y400 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | Blue | Rose gold | Green | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | AKG Y400 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | AKG Y400 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| 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 | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y400. |
| Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | 106 dB/mW | AKG Y400 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | AKG Y400 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | AKG Y400 |
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| Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | Power on/off, volume control |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | AKG Y400 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
USB-C charge cable - detachable | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | AKG Y400 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
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| Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | - | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | AKG Y400 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG Y400. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - | |
| Included Qty | 1 | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | AKG Y400 |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | AKG Y400 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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