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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize lower cost and wireless features, the Earfun Wave Pro might be better as they offer excellent call quality, are great for TV and video due to low latency, have a much longer battery life, and come with active noise cancelling which makes them suitable for air travel and noisy environments. However, if you prefer wired headphones and value durability and sound quality for music listening in quiet environments, the AKG K361 could be a better fit despite being a bit pricier. The AKG K361 does not have a microphone, making it less suitable for calls or meetings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
The AKG K361 has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.
Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
Excellent for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Excellent for air travel
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
6.3/10
8.7/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Phone Calls
3.2/10
9.0/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the AKG K361 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0/10
9.1/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K361 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
8.3/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
80.0 Hours
The AKG K361 does not have a battery. The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$80
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The AKG K361 has a price of $100 and the Earfun Wave Pro costs $80.
"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."
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About Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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