Sony WH-XB700 vs. AKG Y400

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 and AKG Y400. 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-XB700 vs. AKG Y400 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB700 AKG Y400
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 196 g 170 g AKG Y400 are lighter than Sony WH-XB700 headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Black | Blue | Rose gold | Green
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB700 AKG Y400
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
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-XB700.
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 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y400.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 106 dB/mW AKG Y400 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB700.
Impedance 37 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB700 AKG Y400
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB700 AKG Y400
Controls Volume Power on/off, volume control
CABLE Sony WH-XB700 AKG Y400
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB700 AKG Y400
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG Y400.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 20 hours
Continuous talk: up to 20 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB700 AKG Y400
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB700 AKG Y400
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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