AKG N700NC vs. AKG Y500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of AKG N700NC and AKG Y500. 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

AKG N700NC vs. AKG Y500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N700NC AKG Y500
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY AKG N700NC AKG Y500
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - AKG N700NC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - AKG N700NC are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Frequency Response - 16 - 22000 Hz
Sensitivity - 117 dB
Features - Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE AKG N700NC AKG Y500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL AKG N700NC AKG Y500
Controls Answer/end, 1-button remote Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE AKG N700NC AKG Y500
Cable Type Charging cable
Headphones cable
Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG N700NC AKG Y500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 36 hour(s) 33 hour(s) AKG N700NC lasts longer on a single charge than the AKG Y500.
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 20 hours
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Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS AKG N700NC AKG Y500
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS AKG N700NC AKG Y500
Included Accessories Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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