AKG Y600 NC 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.

Over-Ear

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 Y600 NC
Alienware Pro Wireless

HearWiki score

Sound

6.3

8.7

Noise cancelling

5.2

8.1

Battery

5.2

9.1

Calls

5.5

8.7

Value

8.6

Price (USD)

$97

$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 Y600 NC (2019). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the AKG Y600 NC brings Top codec AAC against SBC, while the Alienware Pro Wireless answers with Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0.

Y600 NC2019
Pro Wireless20245 yr newer

What differsY600 NCPro Wireless

Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.3
Top codec: AAC; SBC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Transparency mode: No; Yes

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Y600 NCPro Wireless

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $97; $120
HearWiki score: 53; 86
Released: 2019; 2024
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 40 mm dynamic; 50 mm driver
Driver type: dynamic; -
Driver size: 40 mm; 50 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 10 Hz - 24 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 110 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless range: 10 m; -
Battery life: 25 h; 70 h
Battery life (ANC on): 25 h; 35 h
Battery incl. case: 35 h; -
Full charge time: 120 min; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 4 h; 15 min → 6 h
Wireless charging: No; -
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: hybrid; -
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Companion app: No; -
Custom EQ: No; -
Wear detection: Yes; -
Controls: buttons; -
Voice assistant: Google Assistant, Siri; -
Weight: 322 g; 310 g
Water resistance: none; -
Foldable: Yes; -
Detachable cable: No; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: -; leatherette
Clamp force: -; 365 g
Connector: 3.5 mm; -
Microphones: 2; 2
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; AI ENC

Specification comparison of AKG Y600 NC vs Alienware Pro Wireless
Spec	AKG Y600 NC	Alienware Pro Wireless
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$97	$120
HearWiki score	53 / 100 Average	86 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2019	2024
Audio
Driver	40 mm dynamic	50 mm driver
Driver type	dynamic	-
Driver size	40 mm	50 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	10 Hz - 24 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	110 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Wireless range	10 m	-
Battery
Battery life	25 h	70 h
Battery life (ANC on)	25 h	35 h
Battery incl. case	35 h	-
Full charge time	120 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 4 h	15 min → 6 h
Wireless charging	No	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	hybrid	-
Transparency mode	No	Yes
Companion app	No	-
Custom EQ	No	-
Wear detection	Yes	-
Controls	buttons	-
Voice assistant	Google Assistant, Siri	-
Design
Weight	322 g	310 g
Water resistance	none	-
Foldable	Yes	-
Detachable cable	No	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	-	leatherette
Clamp force	-	365 g
Connector	3.5 mm	-
Calls
Microphones	2	2
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	AI ENC

What reviewers said

AKG Y600 NC

The AKG Y600NC are wireless over-ear headphones that aim to deliver a balanced all-round experience, featuring hybrid active noise cancellation, 25-hour battery life, and support for dual-device connectivity via Bluetooth 5.0. They offer a comfortable, foldable design with a premium feel, and their 40mm drivers produce a sound profile that is generally well-regarded, though their noise cancellation is not the strongest in the category. These are a solid mid-range option for those prioritizing battery life and multipoint convenience over top-tier ANC performance.

Pro:Long 25-hour battery life with ANC on
Pro:Comfortable and foldable build with premium feel
Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth for connecting two devices at once

Con:Noise cancellation is underwhelming and makes little difference
Con:No transparency mode or water resistance
Con:Sound quality is good but not class-leading

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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