AKG N700 NC

Excellent build quality ; Rich and detailed sound ; Strong and reliable connection

Puts pressure on your head ; No aptX HD support ; Bulky travel case

The AKG N700NC are a well-rounded pair of wireless noise-cancelling headphones. We love the design, build quality and sound quality, however, they're not as comfortable nor as good at blocking out noise as the competition. Overall, they're a solid...

Adaptive ANC has excellent noise isolation performance. Comfortable and well-built. Parametric EQ available. Over 20 hours of continuous playback time.

Sub-par noise handling. Bulky design. Disappointing passive soundstage.

The AKG N700NC M2 are great for neutral sound. They have a slightly bass-heavy sound profile that delivers a touch of extra thump, rumble, and boom to mixes. That said, if you're looking for a more neutral sound profile, you can adjust their sound to...

Great audio reproduction.;Decent noise isolation.;Great obstructed wireless range.

Slightly bulky design.;Can be a bit tight on some heads.

The AKG N700NC sounds excellent for a wireless noise-canceling headphone, is built sturdily and is comfortable to wear. Its noise-canceling is quite effective and there's an Ambient Aware feature that lets you hear the outside world. Battery life is...

Not quite as comfortable as competing models from Sony and Bose. Its case is a little big.

This is an excellent noise-canceling headphone, but if Samsung-owned AKG wants to see it on more people's heads, it's going to have to lower its price to create some separation from top models from Bose and Sony.

Excellent musical quality not typically found in noise-cancelling headphones ; Solid array of active noise-cancelling features ; Excellent battery life, but they can also be used as traditional headphones

Slightly bulkier than competing products from Bose and Sony ; Controls take some getting used to ; Headband tends to exert pressure on the top of your head after extended listening

In the world of noise cancellation, it’s difficult to find a pair of headphones that can serve as a best-of-breed reference for both music noise cancelling. You seemingly need to choose one or the other. AKG’s N700 NC Wireless come close to delivering...

Excellent noise cancelling ; Compact design ; Ambient Aware ; Firmware updates via AKG app

Price ; microUSB charging ; No aptX, AAC only

Attractive design ; Proficient noise cancellation ; Rich, detailed sound ; Solid battery life ; Strong, wireless performance ; Companion app with personalized sound options

Listening modes need work ; Minimal codec support ; Leaks sound at high volume

The AKG N700NC has the sound quality and noise cancellation of a top-tier headphone, but it needs more to compete against Bose and Sony.