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AKG Y50bt Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ130Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:20 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

AKG Y50bt Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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–˛ Better than 63% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

â–˛Better than 63% of headphones
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–˛ Better than 52% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.5

Design

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

5.0

Battery

4%

7.4

Calls & Controls

â–˛Better than 52% of headphones
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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–˛ Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 5,662 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–˛Better than 89% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones AKG Y50bt

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–˛ Better than 52% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.5

Design

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

5.0

Battery

4%

7.4

Calls & Controls

5.9
User score
User score
8.8/ 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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 5,662 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 86% of models
Popularity:
AKG Y50bt has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than that of 86.2% of products in this category.
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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
â–Ľ
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

7.5
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
â–Ľ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
â–˛ Better than 29% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–Ľ Worse than 4% of models
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
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
â–Ľ Worse than 51% of models
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
Noise-canceling microphone
no
â–Ľ Worse than 39% of models
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
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–˛ Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–˛ Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–Ľ Worse than 14% of models
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
Connectivity
wireless
â–˛ Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
3
Bluetooth version
3
â–˛ Better than 56% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 3, newer Bluetooth version than 55.5% of headphones and equal to 1.7% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
â–Ľ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–Ľ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
â–Ľ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–Ľ Worse than 22% of models
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
Voice assistant support
yes
â–˛ Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
20 hours
Battery life
20 hours
â–Ľ Worse than 65% of models
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
3 hours
Charging time
3 hours
â–Ľ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
â–Ľ Worse than 33% of models
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
1,000 mAh
Battery capacity
1,000 mAh
â–˛ Better than 86% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 1,000 mAh, higher battery capacity than 86% of headphones and equal to 4.8% of headphones.
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Brand name
AKG
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
190 g
Weight
190 g
â–˛ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 190 g, lighter than 59.1% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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AKG Y50bt vs the average pair of headphones

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  • 11 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    113 dB/mW
    â–˛ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (113 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    113 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–˛ Better than 51% of models
    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
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 53% of models
    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
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 72.4% higher battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,000 mAh
    â–˛ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (1000 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    1,000 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 10.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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 Y50bt
    the average pair of headphones
    AKG Y50bt has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.82 vs 8.000).
    8.82 vs 8
  • 55.8% more popular
    AKG Y50bt is more popular than the average pair of headphones (9.14 vs 5.9).
    9.14 vs 5.87
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 12.8% lower weight
    Weight
    190 g
    â–˛ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (190 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    190 g vs 218 g
  • 11 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    113 dB/mW
    â–˛ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (113 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    113 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 10 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    113 dB SPL
    â–˛ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <94 dB SPL – >115 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (113 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    113 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 72.4% higher battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,000 mAh
    â–˛ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (1000 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    1,000 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    â–˛ Better than 51% of models
    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
    AAC
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    aptX
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • On-device controls
    On-device controls
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 53% of models
    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
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Quick mic mute
    Mute function
    yes
    â–˛ Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    3 hours
    â–Ľ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–Ľ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    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
    Battery life
    20 hours
    â–Ľ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    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
  • 16 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    28 mm
    â–Ľ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (28 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    28 mm vs 44 mm
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–Ľ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 16 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    28 mm
    â–Ľ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (28 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    28 mm vs 44 mm
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–Ľ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–Ľ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    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
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    3 hours
    â–Ľ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    20 hours
    â–Ľ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    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

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soyacincau.com
27/06/2016
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swiftfind.co.uk
15/12/2015
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expertreviews.co.uk
04/10/2016
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AKG Y50BT review: Wireless, wonderful and well worth buying
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whathifi.com
04/12/2019
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trustedreviews.com
01/09/2017
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n-tv.de
23/05/2017
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kopfhoerer.de
17/03/2016
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07/10/2016
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27/04/2019
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30/04/2016
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Third-party reviews

Based on 5,662 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about AKG Y50bt

  • Excellent sound quality with deep, punchy bass and clear highs
  • Sturdy build quality featuring premium aluminum and soft padding
  • Long-lasting battery life (up to 20 hours) with quick charging
  • Reliable Bluetooth connectivity with impressive range
  • Portable and practical 3D-Axis folding design
  • Comfortable for many, including users who wear glasses
  • Effective passive noise isolation for an on-ear design
  • Includes a detachable cable for passive listening when the battery dies

What we don't like about AKG Y50bt

  • Oversized branding/logo on the earcups is polarising
  • Can feel tight or heavy on larger heads after extended use
  • On-ear design can cause 'ear fatigue' or discomfort for some
  • Controls on the earcup are small and can be fiddly to use
  • Sound leakage can be high at louder volumes
  • Charging port is left exposed without a cover
  • Included carrying pouch is a soft neoprene bag, not a hard case
  • The 2.5mm jack on the headphones (instead of 3.5mm) makes finding replacement cables harder

Verdict

The AKG Y50BT is a portable on-ear wireless headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers that deliver an award-winning sound signature with a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz and a sensitivity of 113dB SPL/V. These headphones utilize Bluetooth 3.0 technology for seamless connectivity and offer an impressive battery life of over 20 hours, with a detachable bypass cable included for passive wired listening if the power runs out. Main characteristics include a 3D-Axis folding mechanism for high portability, rugged aluminum earcups, and integrated ear-cup controls for volume and playback. Pros include a well-balanced audio profile with enriched bass, a comfortable lightweight design (211g), and excellent build quality. However, notable cons include occasional discomfort during extended sessions due to the on-ear pressure, passive noise isolation that is less effective than over-ear alternatives, and a flashy design with a large logo that may not appeal to all users.

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