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AKG
AKG N60NC
Value for Money
8/ 10
Value for Money — measured in the SoundGuys lab.
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
30 hBelow average30 h
7 h82 h
below average for on-ear headphones — based on 42 of 63 we've cataloged.
Weight
150 gBelow average150 g
6 g318 g
below average for on-ear headphones — based on 52 of 63 we've cataloged.
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 30 h
- Capacity
- 610 mAh
Design
- Weight
- 150 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 Headband
- Plastic with leather padding
Connectivity
- Headphone Jack
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codec
- AptX, SBC, AAC
- Bluetooth Version
- 4
- Cable Type
- 2.5mm single-ended
- USB Charging
- Yes
Microphone
- Microphone
- Yes
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Frequency Response Signature
- Balanced
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Active
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›SOUNDGUYS rating
8.6/ 10
Highly recommendedBattery 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✕Uses outdated microUSB charging instead of USB-C
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