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AKG Y400 vs Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the AKG Y400 vs Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

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

AKG Y400

No sub-scores yet - not enough rated reviews.

Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO
Sound7.0
Value7.5

Specifications

Specification comparison of AKG Y400 vs Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO
SpecAKG Y400Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO
TypeOn-EarOn-Ear
Price (USD)$89$150
HearWiki scoreNot scored72 / 100 · Good
Released20182019
Audio
Driverdynamicdynamic
Driver size-45 mm
Drivers per side-2
Frequency response-5Hz-24kHz
Impedance32 Ω45 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth5.0-
CodecsUHQ, AAC, SBC-
Multipoint pairing-No
Battery
Battery life20 h-
Full charge time120 min-
Features
Active noise cancelling-No
Controls-buttons
Design
Weight170 g195 g
Foldable-No
Detachable cable-Yes
USB-C-No

What reviewers said

AKG Y400

The Austrian Y400 are lightweight wireless on-ear headphones that deliver around 20 hours of playback per charge, relying on Bluetooth 5.0 for a stable connection. They support multiple codecs including UHQ, AAC, and SBC, and their 32-ohm dynamic drivers are tuned for a neutral, balanced sound. With a quick two-hour charge time, these are a solid budget-friendly pick for everyday listening without active noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Long 20-hour battery life
  • Pro:Lightweight at just 170g
  • Pro:Supports several high-quality codecs
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:On-ear design may feel tight for some
  • Con:No wired listening option

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

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