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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K361 is significantly less costly and offers quality sound, with a closed-back design suitable for noise isolation, making it a good choice if you're on a budget or need to listen in noisier environments. However, if you prefer a broader soundstage for a more immersive experience, and the highest comfort for extended listening sessions, the AKG K712 Pro, despite being more costly, would be the better pick. Keep in mind though, the K712's open-back design may not suit noisy areas as it lets in more sound from the outside and also leaks more sound out. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
- Good for air travel
Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
6.3
7.0
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Phone Calls
3.2
4.9
The AKG K712 Pro and AKG K361 are both poor for phone calls, though the AKG K712 Pro is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
7.8
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K361 is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
8.4
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the AKG K361 is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0
2.5
The AKG K361 is only fair for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Cost
$99
$659
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The AKG K361 has a price of $99 and the AKG K712 Pro costs $659.
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Key similarities
Music
7.5
7.7
The AKG K712 Pro and AKG K361 are both good for music.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The AKG K361 and AKG K712 Pro both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K361 and the AKG K712 Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K361 | AKG K712 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $659 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | AKG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2018 | July 1, 2013 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 219 Grams | 235 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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AKG K361
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Alex Rowe | November 2019
"The K361 retains much of what makes the K371 such a winner, though it has a leaner sound, and the build changes made to trim the price down are immediately apparent. Still, it’s another excellent offering from AKG, and other companies in this fight should either be very worried or quickly designing updates to their old models."
AKG K712 Pro
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Headfonics
Michael | October 2013
"AKG has created a mini-masterpiece in my opinion. I enjoy this headphone a great deal and it will become my go-to reference headphone for the time being. She is slick, sexy, well-balanced, and crazy comfortable."
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