Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and AKG Y600NC. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | AKG Y600NC |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 26.5 cm | - | |
Width | 18.6 cm | - | |
Depth | 2.93 cm | - | |
Weight | 255 g | 322 g | Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
Colour | Black | Silver | Black | Gold | Silver | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | AKG Y600NC |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Foldable | - | Yes | AKG Y600NC can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | - | |
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. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | AKG Y600NC are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | - | |
Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 10 - 24000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y600NC. |
Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | 110 dB | AKG Y600NC have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | - | |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
Features | - | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware |
MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | AKG Y600NC |
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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 Y600NC |
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Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | Power on/off, volume control, play/pause |
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CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | AKG Y600NC |
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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 | Yes | |
Plated Connector | Gold | - |
FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | AKG Y600NC |
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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 Y600NC |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 25 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG Y600NC. |
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 (via jack cable) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 36 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours |
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Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - | |
Included Qty | 1 | - |
CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | AKG Y600NC |
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Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | AKG Y600NC |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | USB-C cable | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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