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AKG Y45BT Headphones
AKG Y45BT
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AKG Y50BT Headphones
AKG Y50BT
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Sony WH-1000XM2 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM2
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Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM3
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Editiorial reviews
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3 editorial reviews
Not a stunning pair of Bluetooth headphones, but the AKG Y45BTs are solid-soundingRead more
The AKG Y45BT is a good-looking Bluetooth headphone pair with some bass response, but it has some issues with hiss when streaming.Read more
AKG Y45BT not quite perfect, but more than good for its price category: they have lots of benefits - compactness, convenience, high quality workmanshipRead more
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1 editorial reviews
Best wireless headphones under £200, Awards 2016. These AKGs are quite something - Bluetooth headphones that sound just as good as their wired counterparts...Read more
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4.5 out of 5
25 user ratings
5 stars
60 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
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50
4.6 out of 5
23 user ratings
5 stars
78 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
6
4.0 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
42
4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
52 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %
112
3.4 out of 5
112 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
22 %
1 stars
7 %

Technical details

Sound outputStereo
N/A
Stereo
N/A
StyleOn-Ear
N/A
Over-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & WirelessWired & WirelessWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
N/A
yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymium
N/A
NeodymiumNeodymium
Diaphragm material
N/A
N/A
N/A
Liquid Crystal Polymer

Design

Colour of product
  • Beige,White
  • Black,Grey
Black
  • Black
  • Silver
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosed
N/A
ClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
N/A
Headband
N/A
CategoryAudiophile
N/A
N/A
N/A
Foldableyes
N/A
yesno
Noise isolatingyes
N/A
N/A
yes
Control type
N/A
Buttons
N/A
N/A
Connector contacts plating
N/A
N/A
GoldGold

Sound

Impedance32.0 Ω32.0 Ω46.0 Ω16.0 Ω
Frequency range17 - 20000
N/A
4 - 400004 - 40000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
N/A
N/A
1.57 in
Driver technologyDynamic
N/A
Dynamic
N/A
Driver size1.57 in
N/A
1.57 in1.57 in
Maximum input power100.0 mW50.0 mW
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
N/A
N/A
3.5mm
Cable length1.21.21.51.2
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
N/A
  • A2DP aptX HD
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • LDAC
N/A
Bluetooth profileA2DP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • A2DP
  • HFP
Bluetooth codec
  • aptX
  • SBC
N/A
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • aptX HD
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • aptX HD
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetooth
N/A
BluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range9
N/A
1010
Type of connector3.5mm
N/A
3.5mm
N/A
USByes
N/A
nono
Detachable cableyesyesyesyes
Multi Point connectionno
N/A
no
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
3.04.14.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included
N/A
N/A
nono
Type of USB connector
N/A
N/A
Micro-USB
N/A

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