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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K361 headphones are a good choice if you prioritize durability and have a smaller budget, but they lack a microphone for calls and do not have wireless or active noise cancelling features. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) earbuds, although slightly more expensive, offer a more versatile experience due to their wireless connectivity, active noise cancelling, microphone for calls and meetings, and are optimized for use during exercise and travel. They have a more modern feature set, including a low latency mode for gaming and app controls customization, making them suitable for a wider range of activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
The AKG K361 has no clear advantages over the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2).
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
Good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
6.3/10
8.5/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Phone Calls
3.2/10
7.9/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the AKG K361 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0/10
9.1/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K361 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
8.0/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
6.7 Hours
The AKG K361 does not have a battery. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$185
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The AKG K361 has a price of $100 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $185.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (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."
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
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