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AKG Y500 Wireless 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • AKG Y500 Wireless
  • Alienware Pro Wireless
HearWiki score
61
86
Sound
6.7
8.7
Noise cancelling
-
8.1
Battery
6.3
9.1
Calls
5.8
8.7
Value
-
8.6
Price (USD)
$70
$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 Y500 Wireless (2018). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the AKG Y500 Wireless brings Top codec AAC against SBC, while the Alienware Pro Wireless answers with Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.2.

  • Y500 Wireless2018
  • Pro Wireless20246 yr newer
What differsY500 WirelessPro Wireless

Platform

Bluetooth
4.2
5.3
Top codec
AAC
SBC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
USB-C
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes

Specifications

Y500 WirelessPro Wireless
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$70
$120
HearWiki score
61
86
Released
2018
2024
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
40 mm driver
50 mm driver
Driver size
40 mm
50 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
16 Hz - 22 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
117 dB/mW
-
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
117
-
Bluetooth
4.2
5.3
Codecs
AAC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Battery life
33 h
70 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
35 h
Full charge time
150 min
-
Quick charge
5 min → 1 h
15 min → 6 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
-
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
-
Custom EQ
No
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
buttons
-
Weight
230 g
310 g
Water resistance
none
-
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
No
Yes
Pad material
-
leatherette
Clamp force
-
365 g
Model code
AKGY500BTBLK
-
Microphones
-
2
Mic sensitivity
-42 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

AKG Y500 Wireless

The AKG Y500 Wireless is a lightweight, on-ear headphone that offers a stylish design and an impressive 33-hour battery life, making it a strong contender for budget-conscious travelers. While its sound is generally clear and detailed, especially in wired mode, the lack of noise isolation and limited codec support hold it back from being a top performer. It provides solid value for its price, though comfort and wireless performance may vary depending on user preference.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life of 33 hours
  • Pro:Lightweight and compact design
  • Pro:Supports both wireless and wired connections
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or passive isolation
  • Con:Limited to AAC codec support
  • Con:Controls can be quirky and unintuitive

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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