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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and soundstage for critical music listening, the AKG K361 may suit you better, though they lack a built-in microphone for calls. However, for wireless connectivity, active noise canceling, and features like app controls or virtual surround, the Soundcore Space One is more advanced. The Soundcore has a significant advantage in air travel due to its noise-canceling capabilities and better portability with its foldable design. For gaming and TV, the Soundcore may not be ideal due to lower scores in these areas, whereas the AKG offers a better experience for those activities. Choose the AKG K361 for a wired, better sounding experience or the Soundcore Space One for a feature-rich, noise-canceling wireless option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Space One
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
6.3
4.8
The AKG K361 is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Phone Calls
3.2
4.2
The Soundcore Space One and AKG K361 are both poor for phone calls, though the Soundcore Space One is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
5.3
The AKG K361 is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.0
The Soundcore Space One is very good for noise reduction, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
30.0 Hours
The AKG K361 does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities
Music
7.5
7.8
The Soundcore Space One and AKG K361 are both good for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
4.7
The AKG K361 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Cost
$99
$100
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The AKG K361 has a price of $99 and the Soundcore Space One costs $100.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The AKG K361 and Soundcore Space One both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K361 and the Soundcore Space One compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K361 | Soundcore Space One |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2018 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 4.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 30 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 4.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 219 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Soundcore Space One
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Tim Gideon | September 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."
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About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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