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AKG Y40 Headphones
AKG Y40
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AKG Y400 Headphones
AKG Y400
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AKG Y50 Headphones
AKG Y50
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AKG Y500 Headphones
AKG Y500
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Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
Looking for a pair of cans that is easy on the eyes and ears without hurting your pockets? Then you might want to take a look at the AKG Y40 On-EarRead more
Unbalanced, unrefined performance – these aren't the AKGs we’re used toRead more
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4 editorial reviews
Our headphone recommendations start at £80 for on-ears but Amazon is shifting tens of thousands for less than £50. Are any of them actually any good?Read more
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021 winner. A fantastic addition to the world of wireless headphonesRead more
The AKG Y400 is a reminder that not all affordable wireless headphones are created equalRead more
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4.3 out of 5
5 user ratings
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4 stars
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4.3 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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User rating
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4.0 out of 5
33 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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4.2 out of 5
50 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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4.3 out of 5
44 user ratings
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44 user ratings
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3 stars
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Technical details

Sound outputStereo
N/A
Stereo
N/A
StyleOn-EarOn-EarOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWirelessWiredWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
N/A
yes
N/A
Magnet materialNeodymium
N/A
N/A
N/A

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
  • Black,Yellow
  • Blue
  • Yellow
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Pink
  • Rose Gold
  • Black
  • Black,Yellow
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
  • Black,Green
  • Black,Pink
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Pink
  • Rose Gold
Acoustic designClosed
N/A
Closed
N/A
Control typeIn-line control
N/A
N/A
N/A
Attachment typeHeadband
N/A
Headband
N/A
CategoryAudiophile
N/A
Audiophile
N/A
Foldableyesyesyesyes
Noise isolatingyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Body material
N/A
N/A
Stainless steel
N/A
Connector contacts plating
N/A
N/A
Gold
N/A

Dimensions

Weight4.69 oz6.0 oz6.7 oz8.11 oz

Sound

Impedance32.0 Ω32.0 Ω32.0 Ω32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 120< 106< 115< 117
Frequency range16 - 22000
N/A
16 - 24000
N/A
Diaphragm diameter1.57 in
N/A
1.6 in
N/A
Driver technologyDynamic
N/A
Dynamic
N/A
Driver size1.57 in
N/A
1.57 in1.57 in
Maximum input power100.0 mW
N/A
100.0 mW
N/A

Microphone

Microphone typeIn-line microphoneBuilt-in microphoneIn-line microphoneBuilt-in microphone
Microphone sensitivity
N/A
N/A
N/A
-42.0 dB

Connectivity

Inputs supported3.5mm
N/A
3.5mm
N/A
Cable length1.2
N/A
1.2
N/A
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
N/A
yes
N/A
Type of connector3.5mm
N/A
3.5mm
N/A
USBnoyesnoyes
Detachable cableyes
N/A
yes
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
5.0
N/A
4.2
Bluetooth profile
N/A
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
N/A
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
Type of USB connector
N/A
USB Type-C
N/A
N/A
Wireless connection
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth

Power

Battery operatednoyesnoyes
Power handling capacity100.0 mW
N/A
100.0 mW
N/A
Battery technology
N/A
Lithium-Ion
N/A
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity
N/A
360.0 mAh
N/A
900.0 mAh
Talk time
N/A
20.0 h
N/A
33.0 h
Battery recharge time
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.5 h
Battery life
N/A
N/A
N/A
33.0 h

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