On-Ear
AKG N60NC Wireless
76Great
$300
Full review dataAKG N60NC Wireless vs Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the AKG N60NC Wireless comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 76. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: AKG N60NC Wireless - Great overall at around $300.
On-Ear
Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO
72Good
$150
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
AKG N60NC Wireless
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery6.5
Value7.0
Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO
Sound7.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | AKG N60NC Wireless | Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Ear | On-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $300 | $150 |
| HearWiki score | 76 / 100 · Great | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 45 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-22kHz | 5Hz-24kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 45 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 111 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | - |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 | - |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX | - |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | - |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 30 h | - |
| Wireless charging | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| ANC type | feedback | - |
| Transparency mode | No | - |
| Companion app | No | - |
| Custom EQ | No | - |
| Wear detection | No | - |
| Controls | buttons | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 199.4 g | 195 g |
| Water resistance | none | - |
| Foldable | - | No |
| Detachable cable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | - |
What reviewers said
AKG N60NC Wireless
The AKG N60NC Wireless is a compact, travel-focused pair of on-ear headphones with effective hybrid noise cancellation and a lively, balanced sound signature. They're comfortable and portable, making them a solid choice for commuters, though their wireless performance isn't quite as polished as the wired mode and battery life falls short of top competitors.
- Pro:Compact and lightweight design ideal for travel
- Pro:Effective noise cancellation for its size
- Pro:Entertaining, well-balanced audio quality
- Con:Wireless sound quality is slightly inferior to wired mode
- Con:Noise cancellation can weaken with jaw movement
- Con:Battery life is decent but not class-leading
Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO
This closed on-ear headphone is tuned for professional monitoring, with a bass-forward character and strong passive isolation that suits DJ work and voice tracking in noisy settings. It's a wired, utilitarian tool built for assertive sound rather than casual listening, offering good loudness even from modest sources. The design prioritizes practical stage and booth use with a detachable cable, though it skips modern conveniences like wireless or noise-canceling tech.
- Pro:Powerful, punchy bass for monitoring or DJ tasks
- Pro:Excellent passive isolation for loud environments
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended sessions
- Con:No active noise cancellation or wireless options
- Con:Bass-forward tuning may not suit neutral-critical listening
- Con:On-ear style can cause fatigue over long periods
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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