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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're seeking the best sound quality for music and you mostly listen at home or in a quiet environment, the AKG K712 Pro is excellent, especially with its impressive soundstage, but keep in mind you'll need a dedicated amplifier for the best experience and they are not suitable for exercise or travel due to their size and open design. On the other hand, the Beats Fit Pro is more versatile for everyday use, offers very good sound quality with the convenience of being wireless, and they include features such as active noise cancelling and sweatproof certification, making them suitable for exercise and commuting, although they may fall short in sound quality for critical listening compared to the AKG. Choose the Beats Fit Pro if you want portability, use with Apple devices, and an all-around earbud, or go for the AKG if you prioritize top-tier sound quality for stationary listening environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
6.9
The AKG K712 Pro is good for music, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Gaming
7.0
4.9
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
6.3
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
TV and Video
8.4
5.6
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.3
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.2 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life.
Cost
$659
$179
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$250
$300
$350
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Beats Fit Pro costs $179.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.6
The AKG K712 Pro and Beats Fit Pro are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The AKG K712 Pro and Beats Fit Pro both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Beats Fit Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $179 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Beats | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | November 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5.2 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 | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 5.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Headfonics
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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Lili Katz | January 2024
"The Beats Fit Pro is just as easy to use with an Android device as it is with an iPhone. It seems Apple-owned Beats is trying to appeal to a wider market, and it works. The Fit Pro fits like a pro with the ear tip fit test and multiple ear tips. Sound quality is sure to please most athletes, but the Fit Pro is just at home in the office as it is in the gym. The main factor holding the Beats Fit Pro back from gold is the price."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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