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AKG Y50 Headphones
AKG Y50
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AKG Y50 BT Headphones
AKG Y50 BT
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AKG Y50BT Headphones
AKG Y50BT
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Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM3
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Editiorial reviews
6
4.3 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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4
4.3 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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1
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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50
4.6 out of 5
23 user ratings
5 stars
78 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
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User rating
44
4.3 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
41
4.0 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
2 %
6
4.0 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
16 %
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111
3.4 out of 5
111 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
22 %
1 stars
7 %

Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereo
N/A
N/A
StyleOn-EarOn-Ear
N/A
Over-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired & WirelessWired & WirelessWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
N/A
yes
Magnet material
N/A
N/A
N/A
Neodymium
Diaphragm material
N/A
N/A
N/A
Liquid Crystal Polymer

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Yellow
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Yellow
Black,SilverBlack
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosedClosed
N/A
Closed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
N/A
N/A
Body materialStainless steel
  • Aluminum
  • Plastic
N/A
N/A
CategoryAudiophileAudiophile
N/A
N/A
Foldableyesyes
N/A
no
Connector contacts platingGold
N/A
N/A
Gold
Noise isolating
N/A
yes
N/A
yes
Control type
N/A
N/A
Buttons
N/A

Sound

Impedance32.0 Ω32.0 Ω32.0 Ω16.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 115< 113
N/A
N/A
Frequency range16 - 2400020 - 20000
N/A
4 - 40000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in1.6 in
N/A
1.57 in
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
N/A
N/A
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in
N/A
1.57 in
Maximum input power100.0 mW30.0 mW50.0 mW
N/A

Connectivity

Inputs supported3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
N/A
3.5mm
Cable length1.21.21.21.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
N/A
no
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
N/A
N/A
USBnoyes
N/A
no
Detachable cableyesyesyesyes
Audio streaming via bluetooth
N/A
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
3.0+HS3.04.2
Bluetooth profile
N/A
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • A2DP
  • HFP
Bluetooth codec
N/A
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
N/A
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • aptX HD
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Wireless connection
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
Bluetooth
Wireless range
N/A
8
N/A
10
Type of USB connector
N/A
Micro-USB
N/A
N/A
Multi Point connection
N/A
no
N/A
N/A

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