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AKG N60NC
AKG

AKG N60NC

Current price · Amazon US
$179.99
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Value for Money
8/ 10

Value for Money — measured in the SoundGuys lab.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
30 hBelow average
30 h
12 h100 h

below average for on-ear headphones — based on 42 of 63 we've cataloged.

Full Charge Minutes
1.6 minBelow average
1.6 min
2 min240 min

below average for on-ear headphones — based on 35 of 63 we've cataloged.

Weight
150 gBelow average
150 g
57 g328 g

below average for on-ear headphones — based on 54 of 63 we've cataloged.

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
30 h
Full Charge Minutes
1.6 min
Charging Method
Micro USB
Battery Life Anc On
15 h
Capacity
610 mAh
Battery
Yes

Design

Weight
150 g
Clamping Force
0.6 g
Color Options
Black
Ear Pad Type
Memory foam, leather
Foldable
Yes
Headband Type
Adjustable over-head
Wearing Time Max
7 h

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Plastic
Material Ear Cups
Foam, Leather
Water Resistance
No
Material Headband
Plastic with leather padding

Connectivity

Connection Type
Wired-3.5mm
Headphone Jack
Yes
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC, aptX
Bluetooth Version
4.0
Cable Type
2.5mm single-ended
USB Charging
Yes
Multipoint Devices
2 devices

Microphone

Microphone
Yes

Sound

Acoustic Design
Closed-back
Anc Modes
Off,anc
Driver Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response Signature
Balanced
Impedance
32 Ω
Noise Cancellation Type
Active
Sensitivity
123 dB/mW

Features

Inline Controls
Yes

Identity

Model Number
N60NC

Release

Msrp Usd
249.95 USD

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
8.6/ 10
Highly recommended
Battery life9.3
Design9.0
Portability8.7
Value8.0
The verdict

The AKG N60NC Wireless offers excellent value as a budget-friendly noise-canceling solution, particularly for frequent travelers and commuters. While the active noise cancellation performs admirably on flights and noisy environments, the on-ear design and microphone quality present notable drawbacks. These headphones prioritize portability and noise isolation over premium audio quality, making them practical for specific use cases rather than general listening.

✓What we like
✓Effective noise cancellation that blocks out low rumbling sounds like airplane engines
✓Lightweight and portable design suitable for travel
✓Affordable price point compared to Bose and Sony alternatives
✓Good battery life lasting multiple cross-continental flights
✓Supports aptX and AAC Bluetooth codecs for decent wireless performance
✕What could be better
✕Headband can dig into skull and become uncomfortable during extended listening, especially without loose adjustment
✕Battery life claims of 30 hours appear inaccurate in real-world use
✕Bluetooth connectivity issues after extended use causing audio stuttering
✕Microphone quality is poor with complaints from voice chat users
✕Uses outdated microUSB charging instead of USB-C
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