On-Ear
AKG Y50BT
78Great
$83
Full review dataAKG Y50BT vs Skullcandy Riff® Wireless 2: 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
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 Y50BT
Sound8.0
Battery7.5
Value8.0
Skullcandy Riff® Wireless 2
Sound6.0
Battery7.0
Calls5.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | AKG Y50BT | Skullcandy Riff® Wireless 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Ear | On-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $83 | $42 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2016 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 40mm | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 113 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | 3.0+HS | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 34 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | - |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 191 g | 153 g |
| Water resistance | none | IPX4 |
| Foldable | Yes | - |
| Detachable cable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Model code | - | Riff Wireless 2 |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 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
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
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