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AKG Y400 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:20 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

AKG Y400 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

AKG Y400
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

7.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 53% of headphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 51%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

52%

5.1

Sound

20%

5.9

Features

10%

8.0

Design

8%

6.2

Connectivity

6%

6.8

Battery

4%

7.7

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 52%
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

3.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 79%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones AKG Y400

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

52%

5.1

Sound

20%

5.9

Features

10%

8.0

Design

8%

6.2

Connectivity

6%

6.8

Battery

4%

7.7

Calls & Controls

5.9
User score
User score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

3.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
3.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Popularity:
AKG Y400 has a popularity score of 3.8 points, which is lower than that of 66.9% of products in this category.
3.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
36 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 36 mm, smaller driver size than 72.8% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
171 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 171 ms, higher audio latency than 61.7% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
20 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 20 hours, lower battery life than 65.1% of headphones and equal to 8.3% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
360 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 360 mAh, lower battery capacity than 79.6% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
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Brand name
AKG
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
170 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 170 g, lighter than 64.1% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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AKG Y400 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • Wear detection
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 22% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (170 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    170 g vs 218 g
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • Wear detection
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 4 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (36 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    36 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 37.9% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (360 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    360 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 21 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (171 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    171 ms vs 150 ms
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 9.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    AKG Y400
    the average pair of headphones
    AKG Y400 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.31 vs 8).
    7.31 vs 8
  • 9.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    AKG Y400
    the average pair of headphones
    AKG Y400 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.31 vs 8).
    7.31 vs 8
  • 52.9% less popular
    AKG Y400 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (3.84 vs 5.9).
    3.84 vs 5.87
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 4 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (36 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    36 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 37.9% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (360 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    360 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 21 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (171 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    171 ms vs 150 ms

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whathifi.com
04/10/2021
Test room review · Wireless on-ear
Verdict
The AKG Y400 is a classy, energetic wireless on-ear with open, well-timed sound that has no real rival at this price.
trustedreviews.com
19/10/2020
Hands-on review · Compact on-ear
Verdict
The AKG Y400 is a fun, compact on-ear with great audio, best suited to work and home, since its auto-play pauses too often on the move.
t3.com
21/07/2022
Expert review · Budget wireless on-ear
Verdict
The AKG Y400 is a light, comfortable on-ear with balanced, cheerful sound and very good value, held back only by an ordinary battery.
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pocketmags.com
03/05/2021
Summary of the review
AKG Y400 | T3 May 2021
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pocketmags.com
03/05/2021
Summary of the review
AKG Y400 Review: Small but Mighty
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lesnumeriques.com
19/11/2019
Summary of the review
AKG refreshes its Bluetooth headphone and earbud lineup with the N700NC MKII, Y600NC, Y400, N200A, and N200NC
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frandroid.com
19/11/2019
Summary of the review
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androidworld.nl
11/06/2020
Summary of the review
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about AKG Y400

  • Punchy, well-balanced, and detailed audio quality with AKG's signature sound profile
  • Extremely lightweight and highly portable design
  • Soft, heavily cushioned ear pads that provide all-day comfort
  • Affordable price point offering great value for money
  • Helpful smart features like Ambient Aware and TalkThru technologies
  • Comes in multiple vibrant and stylish color options
  • Reliable Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connectivity

What customers don't like about AKG Y400

  • Auto-pause and auto-play sensor functionality can be inconsistent and finicky
  • Headband is on the small side and can create a tight clamping force for users with larger heads
  • Lacks dedicated active noise cancellation (ANC) software
  • Battery life maxes out at around 20 hours, which is shorter than some similarly priced competitors
  • High volumes can sometimes produce noticeable sound distortion
  • There is no official companion app to customize EQ settings

Verdict

The AKG Y400 is a lightweight (170g) wireless on-ear headphone featuring 36mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC support, and a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz. Its primary characteristics include a foldable design, multi-point connectivity for switching between devices, and smart features like Ambient Aware, TalkThru, and automatic play/pause wear-detection. Main pros include its highly portable build, USB-C quick charging (4 hours of play from 10 minutes), and a balanced, energetic sound profile. However, it has some cons, such as an unremarkable 20-hour battery life compared to predecessors, a lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), and a headband that may feel tight for users with larger heads.

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