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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for studio-quality sound and are okay with a larger, over-ear design, the AKG K361 would be better, though they may not be as convenient for on-the-go use compared to the more compact and wireless Google Pixel Buds A Series. The Google Pixel Buds A Series offer wireless convenience and hands-free Google Assistant integration but might not match the sound quality and isolation provided by the AKG K361. If portability, ease of use, and smart features are priorities, go for the Pixel Buds; if sound quality and isolation matter more, consider investing a bit more in the AKG K361. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
- Good for music
Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.5
6.4
The AKG K361 is good for music, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is only fair.
Gaming
6.3
8.6
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for gaming, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Phone Calls
3.2
8.5
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the AKG K361 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
8.4
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K361 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
4.6
The AKG K361 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The AKG K361 does not have a battery. The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$99
$58
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The AKG K361 has a price of $99 and the Google Pixel Buds A Series costs $58.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The AKG K361 has very good build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.8
7.8
The AKG K361 and Google Pixel Buds A Series are both good for TV and video.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K361 | Google Pixel Buds A Series |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $58 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2018 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 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 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 219 Grams | 5.1 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."
Google Pixel Buds A Series
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Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
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Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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