Neckband
AKG Y100A
Not yet scored
$210
Full review dataAKG Y100A vs Moondrop VOYAGER: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the AKG Y100A vs Moondrop VOYAGER, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Neckband
Moondrop VOYAGER
78Great
$150
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Moondrop VOYAGER leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- AKG Y100A
- Moondrop VOYAGER
HearWiki score
-
78
Sound
-
8.0
Battery
-
6.2
Calls
-
6.3
Value
-
6.3
Price (USD)
$210
$150
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
The Moondrop VOYAGER is 5 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the AKG Y100A adds Water resistance (IP54). For 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Y100A2019
- VOYAGER20245 yr newer
What differsY100AVOYAGER
- Water resistance
- IP54
- Not rated
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
Y100AVOYAGER
- Type
- Neckband
- Neckband
- Price (USD)
- $210
- $150
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 78
- Released
- 2019
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- -
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.2
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless range
- -
- 15 m
- Battery life
- -
- 12 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- -
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Weight
- -
- 29.6 g
- Water resistance
- IP54
- none
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
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
Moondrop VOYAGER
The Moondrop VOYAGER is a wireless neckband earphone that packs a surprisingly robust feature set for its price, centered around a built-in DAC and extensive high-quality codec support. It offers a lengthy battery life and solid microphone performance, making it a compelling option for listeners seeking hi-fi audio on the go without active noise cancellation. Its lightweight design and broad compatibility cater to both casual and discerning users.
- Pro:Excellent codec support including aptX Adaptive and LHDC
- Pro:Long 12-hour battery life for extended listening
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable neckband design
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Lack of wireless charging
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