On-Ear
AKG Y30
72Good
$49
Full review dataAKG Y30 vs Skullcandy Riff® Wireless 2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the AKG Y30 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 72. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: AKG Y30 - Good overall at around $49.
On-Ear
Skullcandy Riff® Wireless 2
62Average
$42
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
AKG Y30
Sound7.0
Calls6.0
Value8.0
Skullcandy Riff® Wireless 2
Sound6.0
Battery7.0
Calls5.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | AKG Y30 | Skullcandy Riff® Wireless 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Ear | On-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $49 | $42 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2018 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 40mm | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 13Hz-27kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 115 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.2 |
| Codecs | - | SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 34 h |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Controls | buttons | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 106 g | 153 g |
| Water resistance | - | IPX4 |
| Foldable | Yes | - |
| Detachable cable | No | Yes |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Model code | - | Riff Wireless 2 |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 1 |
What reviewers said
AKG Y30
The AKG Y30 is a lightweight, foldable on-ear headphone that delivers a lively and open sound with a slight mid-forward tuning, making it versatile across genres. It packs practical features like an inline mic and playback controls into an affordable package, offering strong value for casual listeners despite its wired-only design and lack of noise cancellation.
- Pro:Very lightweight and portable with foldable design
- Pro:Engaging, bright sound with clear mids and usable bass
- Pro:Includes inline microphone and playback controls
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Non-detachable cable limits replacement options
- Con:On-ear fit may not suit all users for long sessions
Skullcandy Riff® Wireless 2
The Skullcandy Riff Wireless 2 are budget-friendly on-ear headphones that deliver a lively, bass-forward sound with a punchy character, though treble can come across as sharp on some tracks. They offer a long 34-hour battery, Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint, and an IPX4 rating for light workouts, making them a decent value for casual listening rather than critical or office use.
- Pro:Long 34-hour battery life with quick charge
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for on-ear style
- Pro:Supports multipoint Bluetooth for easy device switching
- Con:Sound tuning can make high frequencies harsh
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Only SBC codec support limits audio quality
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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