Neckband
AKG Y100A
Not yet scored
$210
Full review dataAKG Y100A vs Beats Powerbeats: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the AKG Y100A vs Beats Powerbeats, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Neckband
Beats Powerbeats
68Good
$160
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Beats Powerbeats leads on 5 of 5 measures.
- AKG Y100A
- Beats Powerbeats
HearWiki score
-
68
Sound
-
7.7
Battery
-
8.4
Calls
-
6.5
Price (USD)
$210
$160
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?
Same generation
Both shipped in 2019. These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them.
- Y100A2019
- Powerbeats2019
What differsY100APowerbeats
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IP54
- IPX4
Everyday features
Specifications
Y100APowerbeats
- Type
- Neckband
- Neckband
- Price (USD)
- $210
- $160
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 68
- Released
- 2019
- 2019
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Discontinued
- Driver
- -
- dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.0
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Battery life
- -
- 9 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 24 h
- Quick charge
- -
- 5 min → 1.5 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Siri
- Weight
- -
- 8.7 g
- Case weight
- -
- 80 g
- Water resistance
- IP54
- IPX4
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- No
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
What reviewers said
AKG Y100A
The AKG Y100A is a wireless on-ear headphone designed for portable listening without the bulk of over-ear models. It offers a neckband-style form factor with IP54 water resistance, making it suitable for active use, though it lacks active noise cancellation and app support. Its straightforward, no-frills design focuses on core wireless audio performance.
- Pro:Lightweight neckband design for portability
- Pro:IP54 water resistance for workouts and outdoor use
- Pro:Wireless connectivity for cable-free listening
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No app support or custom EQ
- Con:No multi-device pairing
Beats Powerbeats
These wireless neckbuds are built for workouts, offering a secure fit, long-lasting battery, and quick charging to keep you moving. They deliver a balanced sound with clear vocals, though the treble can be a bit soft, and they rely on Apple's H1 chip for easy pairing and Siri access. While they lack noise cancellation and modern USB-C, their sporty design and reliable performance make them a solid pick for active listeners.
- Pro:Excellent battery life with fast charging
- Pro:Secure, comfortable fit for exercise
- Pro:Stable Bluetooth 5.0 connection with multipoint
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
- Con:No USB-C charging port
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