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AKG Y40 Headphones
AKG Y40
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AKG Y50 Headphones
AKG Y50
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AKG Y50 BT Headphones
AKG Y50 BT
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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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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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4.0 out of 5
33 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
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4.3 out of 5
44 user ratings
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4 stars
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41 user ratings
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyesyes
Magnet materialNeodymium
N/A
N/A

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
  • Black,Yellow
  • Blue
  • Yellow
  • Black
  • Black,Yellow
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Yellow
Black,Silver
Acoustic designClosedClosedClosed
Control typeIn-line control
N/A
N/A
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
CategoryAudiophileAudiophileAudiophile
Foldableyesyesyes
Noise isolatingyes
N/A
yes
Body material
N/A
Stainless steel
  • Aluminum
  • Plastic
Connector contacts plating
N/A
Gold
N/A

Dimensions

Weight4.69 oz6.7 oz6.7 oz

Sound

Impedance32.0 Ω32.0 Ω32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 120< 115< 113
Frequency range16 - 2200016 - 2400020 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter1.57 in1.6 in1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamicDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in1.57 in
Maximum input power100.0 mW100.0 mW30.0 mW

Microphone

Microphone typeIn-line microphoneIn-line microphoneBuilt-in microphone

Connectivity

Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
Cable length1.21.21.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednoyesno
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm
USBnonoyes
Detachable cableyesyesyes
Audio streaming via bluetooth
N/A
N/A
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version
N/A
N/A
3.0+HS
Bluetooth profile
N/A
N/A
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codec
N/A
N/A
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
Wireless connection
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
Wireless range
N/A
N/A
8
Type of USB connector
N/A
N/A
Micro-USB
Multi Point connection
N/A
N/A
no

Features

Noise-cancelingyes
N/A
N/A
Playback controlsyesyesyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
Carrying case
N/A
yesyes

Power

Battery operatednonoyes
Power handling capacity100.0 mW100.0 mW30.0 mW
Battery life
N/A
N/A
20.0 h
Standby time
N/A
N/A
24.0 h
Talk time
N/A
N/A
20.0 h
Charging via USB
N/A
N/A
yes

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