On-Ear
AKG Y50BT
78Great
$83
Full review dataAKG Y50BT vs Grado eGrado: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the AKG Y50BT comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: AKG Y50BT - Great overall at around $83.
On-Ear
Grado eGrado
68Good
$49
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
AKG Y50BT
Sound8.0
Battery7.5
Value8.0
Grado eGrado
Sound7.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | AKG Y50BT | Grado eGrado |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Ear | On-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $83 | $49 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 40mm | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 44 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 113 dB/mW | 101 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth version | 3.0+HS | - |
| Codecs | SBC, aptX | - |
| Multipoint pairing | No | - |
| Battery | ||
| Full charge time | 120 min | - |
| Wireless charging | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 191 g | - |
| Water resistance | none | - |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | - |
What reviewers said
AKG Y50BT
The AKG Y50BT is a versatile on-ear wireless headphone that delivers a lively, detailed sound with punchy bass and a slightly bright character. It offers a solid 20-hour battery life, supports aptX for better wireless audio, and can be used with a cable when the battery runs out. While it's a great value for the price, comfort may degrade during longer listening sessions, and it lacks noise cancellation.
- Pro:Energetic, detailed sound with impactful bass
- Pro:20-hour battery life for all-day use
- Pro:Works both wirelessly and with a detachable cable
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Long sessions may cause some discomfort
- Con:Slightly bright tuning might not suit everyone
Grado eGrado
The Grado eGrado is a budget-friendly open-back on-ear headphone that delivers lively, engaging sound with impressive bass presence for its price. It handles most genres well, though it can show slight harshness in the upper mids and may struggle with very demanding bass-heavy tracks. Overall, it's a solid entry-level option with Grado's signature energetic character.
- Pro:Strong bass performance for the price
- Pro:Lively and engaging sound signature
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long listening
- Con:Occasional sibilance in the mid-treble range
- Con:Driver breakup on some tracks
- Con:Not ideal for sustained deep bass music like EDM
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