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Samsung AKG N700NC
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Samsung AKG N700NC

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Noise Isolation / ANC
7.1/ 10

Noise Isolation / ANC — measured in the SoundGuys lab.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
20 hBelow average
20 h
11 h100 h

below average for over-ear headphones — based on 150 of 240 we've cataloged.

Charging Method
Micro USBMost common
Usb-c87%Micro usb10%Others3%

Usb-c is the most common — on 87% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Bluetooth Version
5
5.326%520%5.218%5.411%

5 appears on 20% of the 145 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Connection Type
Wired-3.5mm48%Bluetooth44%Wired-usb-c7%Others1%

Bluetooth appears on 44% of the 215 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
20 h
Charging Method
Micro USB
Full Charge Minutes
120 min
Battery Life Anc On
20 h
Battery
Yes
Fast Charging
No

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5
Connection Type
Bluetooth wireless
Bluetooth Codec
AAC
Multipoint Devices
2 devices
Headphone Jack
Yes
USB Charging
No

Design

Weight
261 g
Clamping Force
Moderate g
Color Options
Black
Ear Pad Type
Memory foam
Foldable
Yes
Headband Type
Adjustable over-head

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Aluminum, plastic
Water Resistance
No
Material Ear Cups
Memory foam
Material Headband
Plastic with padding

Features

Companion App
IOS + Android
Control Type
Physical buttons
Eq Customization
Full parametric EQ
Auto Pause
No
Voice Assistant Support
Google Assistant, Siri

Microphone

Count
2
Microphone
Yes
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction Type
Active noise cancellation
Type
Dual microphone

Sound

Acoustic Design
Closed-back
Ambient Mode
Adjustable level
Anc Modes
Off,anc,transparency
Driver Size
40 mm
Frequency Response Signature
Flat
Noise Cancellation Type
Active
Passive Isolation
20 dB

Identity

Model Number
N700NC M2

Release

Date
2018-12
Year
2018

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
8.3/ 10
Recommended
LK
Reviewed byLil KatzReviewed May 2023
Isolation7.1
Battery life9.2
Design8.2
Portability7.5
Value9.0
✓What we like
✓Excellent noise canceling that outperforms Sony WH-1000XM3 in low-frequency attenuation
✓Compact design that folds up for travel
✓Ambient Aware feature for awareness of surroundings
✓Firmware updates available via AKG app
✓Bass-leaning sound that appeals to most listeners
✓Good microphone quality for calls with dual-microphone array
✕What could be better
✕Price point
✕MicroUSB charging instead of USB-C
✕No aptX or aptX HD codec support, AAC only
✕Plastic build tends to creak during button presses
✕Velour headband uncomfortable after extended wear
✕Headband slider looseness on one side noted during testing
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