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AKG Y50 BT vs Sony MDR-XB950BT

AKG Y50 BT Headphones
AKG Y50 BT
Sony MDR-XB950BT Headphones
Sony MDR-XB950BT
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
4
4.3 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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8
3.2 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
75 %
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0 %
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User rating
41
4.0 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
2 %
60
4.1 out of 5
60 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
1 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

AKG Y50 BTAKG Y50 BT
Sony MDR-XB950BTSony MDR-XB950BT
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes

Design

AKG Y50 BTAKG Y50 BT
Sony MDR-XB950BTSony MDR-XB950BT
Colour of productBlack,Silver
  • Black
  • Red
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Body material
  • Aluminum
  • Plastic
Rubber
CategoryAudiophileAudiophile
Foldableyesyes

Dimensions

AKG Y50 BTAKG Y50 BT
Sony MDR-XB950BTSony MDR-XB950BT
Weight6.7 oz9.88 oz

Sound

AKG Y50 BTAKG Y50 BT
Sony MDR-XB950BTSony MDR-XB950BT
Impedance32.0 Ω24.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 113< 102
Frequency range20 - 200003 - 28000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

Microphone

AKG Y50 BTAKG Y50 BT
Sony MDR-XB950BTSony MDR-XB950BT
Microphone typeBuilt-in microphoneBuilt-in microphone

Connectivity

AKG Y50 BTAKG Y50 BT
Sony MDR-XB950BTSony MDR-XB950BT
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
Cable length1.21.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
A2DP aptX
Bluetooth version3.0+HS3.0
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
Wireless connectionBluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range810
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USByesyes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
Detachable cableyesyes
Multi Point connectionnono

Features

AKG Y50 BTAKG Y50 BT
Sony MDR-XB950BTSony MDR-XB950BT
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume

Power

AKG Y50 BTAKG Y50 BT
Sony MDR-XB950BTSony MDR-XB950BT
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery life20.0 h20.0 h
Standby time24.0 h200.0 h
Talk time20.0 h20.0 h
Power handling capacity30.0 mW1000.0 mW

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