Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. AKG Y600NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. AKG Y600NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 AKG Y600NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 AKG Y600NC
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 AKG Y600NC
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 AKG Y600NC
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 AKG Y600NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 AKG Y600NC
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 AKG Y600NC
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter USB-C cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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