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AKG N9 Hybrid vs Beats Solo 4

What N9 Hybrid does better (2) and where Solo 4 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

AKG N9 Hybrid
AKG · 2024N9 Hybrid
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $160
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Beats Solo 4
Beats · 2024Solo 4
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ $170
7.8Noise control & calls5.5
9.2Battery6.0

Why is N9 Hybrid better than Solo 4?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Solo 4: No
  2. Battery life100 h vs 50 h2×

Why is Solo 4 better than N9 Hybrid?

  1. Weight281 g vs 217 g+29%
Specifications

Side by side

AKG N9 HybridAKG N9 Hybrid≈ $1609.0
Beats Solo 4Beats Solo 4≈ $1704.7
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life100 h50 h
Battery life with ANC55 h—
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
USB audio—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight281 g217 g
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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