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AKG N700NC M2 vs Alienware Pro Wireless: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Alienware Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Alienware Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $125.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Alienware Pro Wireless leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • AKG N700NC M2
  • Alienware Pro Wireless
HearWiki score
56
86
Sound
8.0
8.7
Noise cancelling
6.3
8.1
Battery
5.7
9.1
Calls
4.8
8.7
Value
-
8.6
Price (USD)
$140
$120

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Mixed generations

Alienware Pro Wireless (2024) against AKG N700NC M2 (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the AKG N700NC M2 brings Top codec AAC against SBC, while the Alienware Pro Wireless answers with Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.2. The AKG N700NC M2 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing.

  • N700NC M22020
  • Pro Wireless20244 yr newer
What differsN700NC M2Pro Wireless

Platform

Bluetooth
4.2
5.3
Top codec
AAC
SBC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

N700NC M2Pro Wireless
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$140
$120
HearWiki score
56
86
Released
2020
2024
Availability
Discontinued
Still sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
50 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
40 mm
50 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
10 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
4.2
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Battery life
23 h
70 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
35 h
Full charge time
180 min
-
Quick charge
-
15 min → 6 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
both
-
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
277 g
310 g
Water resistance
none
-
Foldable
Yes
-
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
-
leatherette
Clamp force
-
365 g
Microphones
1
2
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

AKG N700NC M2

The AKG N700NC M2 are comfortable over-ear wireless headphones with a bass-forward sound signature that can be tailored via a companion EQ. Their adaptive noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity make them solid travel companions, though Bluetooth latency and ANC strength keep them from top-tier status.

  • Pro:Rich, detailed sound with adjustable EQ
  • Pro:Comfortable fit for long listening sessions
  • Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation and transparency mode
  • Con:Noise cancellation not class-leading
  • Con:Bluetooth latency may hinder gaming
  • Con:Lacks aptX support

Alienware Pro Wireless

Its leatherette pads and moderate 310g weight aim for comfort during long sessions, while the 2.4GHz wireless option and USB-C charging add versatility for desk and on-the-go use. Sound quality is generally strong, but the microphone performance and a single SBC codec limit keep it from being a flawless all-rounder.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Comfortable leatherette ear pads for long wear
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included
  • Con:Microphone quality is underwhelming for the price
  • Con:Only SBC codec support limits high-res wireless audio
  • Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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