The AKG N200 Wireless are wireless in-ears with a very well-balanced sound profile. They're decently comfortable, as they don’t enter your ear canal deeply and are well-built. Unfortunately, they don't isolate as much ambient noise as other in-ears, which won’t be ideal for commuting or use at the office. However, they don’t leak too much, so you can block more noise when playing audio content at higher volumes without bothering people surrounding you. Most users should be satisfied with these headphones.
Our Verdict
The AKG N200 Wireless are okay for mixed usage. They have good audio reproduction for fans of neutral sound and are well-built headphones, but unfortunately, they don't isolate from ambient noise as well as other in-ears, which won’t be the best for commuting or use at the office. On the upside, they're very stable and breathable, which is good for sports. Like most Bluetooth headphones, their latency may be too high for watching TV and gaming, and their microphone is sub-par for online games with friends.
- Good audio reproduction.
- Breathable and stable for sports.
- Durable and fairly comfortable build.
- Disappointing noise isolation performance.
- Sub-par microphone.
The AKG N200 are good for neutral listening. They have a powerful, consistent, and extended bass and an excellent and flat mid-range. Their treble is well-balanced; however, their mid-range is ever so slightly recessed, nudging the vocals to the back of the mix, and higher-frequencies S and T sounds are uneven. They're versatile for a wide variety of music genres but don’t have an app to customize their sound to your liking.
The AKG N200 are decent for commuting. Their noise isolation isn’t the best, and they barely block out any low-frequency noises like bus engines. However, they don’t leak much, so you can block more noise by raising your volume without disturbing people around you. They will also be easy to carry around and come with a nice carrying hard case. However, the in-ear fit might not be the most comfortable for long bus rides or flights.
The AKG N200 Wireless are great for sports. They're breathable headphones that won’t make you sweat more than usual, and they stay in place inside your ears during physical activity due to their stability fins. Unfortunately, they don’t come with different fin sizes. On the upside, they're very easy to carry around, and their in-line remote offers good and easy-to-use controls.
The AKG N200 Wireless aren't bad for the office. They don’t isolate too much noise but do a decent job against ambient chatter. Unfortunately, their 6-hour battery life might feel a bit short for a full workday and will probably need daily charging. They also can’t be connected to two devices simultaneously. They are fairly comfortable, but some may need to take a few breaks because of their in-ear design.
The AKG N200 are poor for gaming. While their latency might be fine for video content, it's too high for gaming. Their microphone is also sub-par for online gaming with friends. They also can’t be customized like gaming headsets.
Changelog
- Updated Feb 19, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Mar 01, 2019: Review published.
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The AKG N200 wireless in-ears set themselves apart with their very neutral sound profile. However, their fit doesn’t isolate much ambient noise and isn't ideal for commuting. If you’re concerned about blocking ambient noise during your commute but also care about portability, look at our recommendations for the best noise cancelling earbuds and in-ears.
See also our recommendations for the best wireless earbuds under $100 and the best earbuds for bass.
The Jaybird Tarah Pro Wireless are more versatile headphones than the AKG N200. While the AKG have a slightly better sound quality, the Jaybird have a better isolating fit, which makes them ideal for commuting and at the office. The Jaybird also have unique rotating earbuds that let you wear the cable normally or over your ear. They are also compatible with the Jaybird MySound app which offers a good EQ. The Jaybird also have a longer battery life and a proper IPX7 rating, which is great for sports.
The JBL Endurance Sprint Wireless are more versatile headphones than the AKG N200. The JBL have better isolation performance, which is useful in your daily commute or at the office. Their ear-hook design is great for sports, and you also have a touch-sensitive control scheme, though it seems to be overly sensitive. The JBL also have a better battery life. However, the AKG have physical buttons that offer better feedback and are easier to use. The AKG also feel better-built, even if they don't have an IP rating like the JBL, and they feel more comfortable for most since they don't enter your ear canal as deeply. The AKG wireless range is significantly better and have less latency.
The Bose SoundSport Wireless and the AKG N200 are two similar headphones that have good audio quality, but the Bose have a small edge over the AKG. Their semi-open design makes them more open-sounding, but this also means they barely isolate any noise. Also, the Bose have a slightly more comfortable earbud-like design. However, their cable feels thin and flimsy, and their controls are hard to register. Meanwhile, the AKG feel well-built due to their braided cable and dense magnetic earbuds.
If neutral sound is your most important criteria, then the AKG N200 are the better option against the Sony WI-SP600N Wireless. The AKG have a better wireless range and a noticeably lower latency. On the other hand, the Sony are noise-canceling and will be a better choice for commuting if you need to block out ambient noise. The Sony also have a companion app with a 5-band EQ to customize the sound to your liking.
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