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Updated January 10, 2024·
For an immersive listening experience with better sound quality and comfort for lengthy sessions, the AKG K361 headphones stand out, especially if a tight budget is a concern, and they are suitable if you require a wired connection. However, they lack the portability, convenience, and advanced features of the Apple AirPods Pro 2, such as active noise cancelling, sweat resistance, and wireless charging, making the latter better suited for use on the go, during exercise, or when needing to block out ambient noise, albeit at a higher price. The AirPods also have a significant advantage in calls and meetings, gaming, and TV and video due to lower latency and better microphone quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
The AKG K361 has no clear advantages over the Apple Airpods Pro 2.
Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro 2
Good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Very good for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
6.3/10
8.4/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good for gaming, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Phone Calls
3.2/10
7.8/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good for phone calls, while the AKG K361 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0/10
8.8/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K361 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
9.1/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The AKG K361 does not have a battery. The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$270
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The AKG K361 has a price of $100 and the Apple Airpods Pro 2 costs $270.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has excellent build quality, while the AKG K361 has very good build quality.
"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."
"Apple's upgraded H2 chip begets better active noise canceling (ANC) and battery life, while the case's U1 chip and integrated speaker lets you precisely locate it from the Find My app. If you own an iPhone, the new AirPods Pro is an obvious choice."
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
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