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AKG Y45BT vs Sony WH-1000XM3

    AKG Y45BT Headphones
    AKG Y45BT
      Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
      Sony WH-1000XM3
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      Editiorial reviews
      3
      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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      50
      4.6 out of 5
      23 user ratings
      5 stars
      		78 %
      4 stars
      		21 %
      3 stars
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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
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      3.4 out of 5
      112 user ratings
      5 stars
      		29 %
      4 stars
      		21 %
      3 stars
      		19 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      AKG Y45BTAKG Y45BT
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      StyleOn-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWireless
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
      Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

      Design

      AKG Y45BTAKG Y45BT
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Colour of product
      • Beige,White
      • Black,Grey
      • Black
      • Silver
      Acoustic designClosedClosed
      Foldableyesno
      Noise isolatingyesyes

      Dimensions

      AKG Y45BTAKG Y45BT
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Weight5.27 oz8.96 oz

      Sound

      AKG Y45BTAKG Y45BT
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Impedance32.0 Ω16.0 Ω
      Frequency range17 - 200004 - 40000
      Diaphragm diameter1.6 in1.57 in
      Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

      Connectivity

      AKG Y45BTAKG Y45BT
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Inputs supported
      • 3.5mm
      • Bluetooth
      • USB
      		3.5mm
      Cable length1.21.2
      Bluetooth profileA2DP
      • AVRCP
      • HSP
      • A2DP
      • HFP
      Bluetooth codec
      • aptX
      • SBC
      • AAC
      • aptX
      • aptX HD
      • LDAC
      • SBC
      Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
      Wireless range910
      USByesno
      Detachable cableyesyes

      Features

      AKG Y45BTAKG Y45BT
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      NFCyesyes

      Power

      AKG Y45BTAKG Y45BT
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Battery life8.0 h38.0 h

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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