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AKG N9 Hybrid vs Metz KH-BT04

What N9 Hybrid does better (4) and where KH-BT04 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

AKG N9 Hybrid
AKG · 2024N9 Hybrid
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $160
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Metz KH-BT04
Metz · 2026KH-BT04
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $160
7.8Noise control & calls8.6
9.2Battery7.7

Why is N9 Hybrid better than KH-BT04?

  1. Battery life100 h vs 60 h+67%
  2. Battery life with ANC55 h vs 40 h+38%
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACYes · KH-BT04: No

Why is KH-BT04 better than N9 Hybrid?

  1. Charging time3 h vs 1.5 h2×
  2. aptXNo · N9 Hybrid: Yes
  3. Weight281 g vs 245 g+15%
Specifications

Side by side

AKG N9 HybridAKG N9 Hybrid≈ $1609.0
Metz KH-BT04Metz KH-BT04≈ $1608.8
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life100 h60 h
Battery life with ANC55 h40 h
Battery capacity—800 mAh
Charging time3 h1.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCaptX HD
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoYes
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight281 g245 g
Foldable—Yes
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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