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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the AKG K712 Pro and Audeze Maxwell depends on your priorities. The AKG K712 Pro, being an open-back headphone, offers a wider soundstage which is excellent for an immersive music experience; however, it lacks noise isolation and wouldn't be ideal for noisy environments or travel. The K712 Pro also has no built-in microphone or wireless capabilities, making it less versatile for calls or convenient use away from a wired connection. On the other hand, the Audeze Maxwell is a closed-back headphone with both wired and wireless options, active noise cancellation, and a boom microphone, making it a more versatile choice for varied environments and uses including calls and meetings. It also has longer battery life for wireless use and supports high-quality LDAC codec for Bluetooth audio. However, the Maxwell is heavier, which could impact comfort during long listening sessions. If portability, versatility for different use cases, and wireless convenience are important to you, the Audeze Maxwell might be the better option, while for critical listening in a quiet environment with a preference for natural sound, the AKG K712 Pro could be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- The AKG K712 Pro has no clear advantages over the Audeze Maxwell.
Advantages of the Audeze Maxwell
- Very good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.7
8.4
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Gaming
7.0
9.0
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for gaming, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Phone Calls
4.9
8.7
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for phone calls, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
9.4
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.0
The Audeze Maxwell is only fair for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
78.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life.
Cost
$659
$299
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Audeze Maxwell costs $299.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Audeze Maxwell has excellent build quality, while the AKG K712 Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
8.4
8.9
The Audeze Maxwell and AKG K712 Pro are both very good for TV and video.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Audeze Maxwell |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $299 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Audeze | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | January 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 78 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 498.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Michael | October 2013
"AKG has created a mini-masterpiece in my opinion. I enjoy this headphone a great deal and it will become my go-to reference headphone for the time being. She is slick, sexy, well-balanced, and crazy comfortable."
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Christian Thomas | August 2023
"Despite a few caveats, the Audeze Maxwell is one of the best-performing gaming headsets on the market and should top the ranks for a few buyers — provided the budget (and neck strength) is there. Gaming headsets have their work cut out for them, and their audience is historically unkind to performance flaws. If you’re an older gamer with some cash to blow, you should be pleased with the Audeze Maxwell."
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About Audeze
Audeze is an, award-winning, American premium headphone manufacturer based in California. Founded in 2008, their products are developed around aerospace materials technology first used by NASA and are widely used by enthusiasts and professionals alike, not only in the fields of music and sound engineering but also in e-sports and the health industry.
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