Sony WH-XB700 vs. AKG Y600NC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 and AKG Y600NC. 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 Y600NC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB700 AKG Y600NC
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 196 g 322 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sony WH-XB700 headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Black | Gold | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB700 AKG Y600NC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
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 -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes AKG Y600NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes AKG Y600NC are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 10 - 24000 Hz AKG Y600NC offer a larger frequency range than Sony WH-XB700.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 110 dB AKG Y600NC have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB700.
Impedance 37 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB700 AKG Y600NC
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB700 AKG Y600NC
Controls Volume Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE Sony WH-XB700 AKG Y600NC
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB700 AKG Y600NC
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG Y600NC.
Battery Life Details - 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 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB700 AKG Y600NC
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB700 AKG Y600NC
Included Accessories - USB-C cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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