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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K361 headphones, being somewhat less expensive than the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ, offer a higher overall sound quality, a more immersive soundstage, and are suitable for listening to music, TV, and video content, while their over-ear, wired design might be less convenient for exercise or travel. The Beoplay EQ earbuds, on the other hand, are wireless, offer good active noise cancelling, are designed for a secure fit during exercise, and include features like an app equalizer and wireless charging, which the AKG lacks. If you prioritize portability, versatility for calls, and listening during activity or travel, the Beoplay EQ could be your better choice, but for a focus on sound quality and a more immersive experience at home or in a studio environment, the AKG K361 would be recommended. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
- Good for music
Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.5
6.8
The AKG K361 is good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Gaming
6.3
8.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for gaming, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Phone Calls
3.2
7.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for phone calls, while the AKG K361 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
8.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K361 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
7.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for noise reduction, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
6.5 Hours
The AKG K361 does not have a battery. The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$99
$176
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The AKG K361 has a price of $99 and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ costs $176.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.8
7.8
The AKG K361 and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.9
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and AKG K361 both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K361 and the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K361 | Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $176 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Bang and Olufsen | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2018 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 219 Grams | 8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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AKG K361
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Medium
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."
Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
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About Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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