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AKG N9 Hybrid vs Positive Grid Spark NEO

What N9 Hybrid does better (4) and where Spark NEO wins (0) — every spec side by side.

AKG N9 Hybrid
AKG · 2024N9 Hybrid
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $160
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Positive Grid Spark NEO
Positive Grid · 2025Spark NEO
0 advantages≈ $190
7.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is N9 Hybrid better than Spark NEO?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Spark NEO: No
  2. Weight281 g vs 366 g+30%
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%

Why is Spark NEO better than N9 Hybrid?

Spark NEO has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

AKG N9 HybridAKG N9 Hybrid≈ $1609.0
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB100 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life100 h—
Battery life with ANC55 h—
Charging time3 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight281 g366 g
Foldable—Yes
Colours—Black, Gold
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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