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Updated April 11, 2024·
If price and sound quality for music and TV are your primary concerns and you primarily use a wired connection, the AKG K361 would better suit your needs due to their lower midrange price and very good overall sound quality for these purposes. However, they lack wireless capabilities, so if you need mobility or use them during exercise, the sweatproof and wireless Beats Fit Pro, with very good portability and secure fit wingtips for stable use, would be preferable even at a slightly higher price. The Beats Fit Pro also offers active noise canceling for better noise isolation during air travel and optimized features for Apple users, like the H1 chip for adaptive sound and lower latency, but they may not be ideal for gaming or watching TV due to poor soundstage and latency issues outside Apple devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
- Good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.5
6.9
The AKG K361 is good for music, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Gaming
6.3
4.9
The AKG K361 is only fair for gaming, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
3.2
6.3
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the AKG K361 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
7.6
The Beats Fit Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K361 is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.6
The AKG K361 is good for TV and video, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.3
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
5.2 Hours
The AKG K361 does not have a battery. The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life.
Cost
$99
$179
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The AKG K361 has a price of $99 and the Beats Fit Pro costs $179.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The AKG K361 and Beats Fit Pro both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K361 | Beats Fit Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $179 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Beats | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2018 | November 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5.2 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 219 Grams | 5.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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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."
Beats Fit Pro
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Lili Katz | January 2024
"The Beats Fit Pro is just as easy to use with an Android device as it is with an iPhone. It seems Apple-owned Beats is trying to appeal to a wider market, and it works. The Fit Pro fits like a pro with the ear tip fit test and multiple ear tips. Sound quality is sure to please most athletes, but the Fit Pro is just at home in the office as it is in the gym. The main factor holding the Beats Fit Pro back from gold is the price."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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