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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for premium sound quality with a spacious soundstage ideal for mixing and critical listening, the AKG K712 Pro offers an open-back design, though it may require a dedicated amplifier for best performance and is more expensive. On the other hand, the Beats Studiobuds are much less costly, provide better portability with their earbuds form factor, have integrated microphones useful for calls, and are a good fit for casual listening and workouts due to their closed-back design and wireless convenience. The choice depends on whether you prioritize audio fidelity and professional use over affordability and practical features for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Beats Studiobuds
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.7
7.2
The AKG K712 Pro and Beats Studiobuds are both good for music, though the AKG K712 Pro is somewhat better.
Gaming
7.0
5.2
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
7.0
The Beats Studiobuds is good for phone calls, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
9.0
The Beats Studiobuds is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
TV and Video
8.4
5.6
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Beats Studiobuds is only fair for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Beats Studiobuds has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$659
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Beats Studiobuds costs $80.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Beats Studiobuds and AKG K712 Pro both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Beats Studiobuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Beats Studiobuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Beats | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.9 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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AKG K712 Pro
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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."
Beats Studiobuds
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Chase Bernath | May 2023
"For less than the price of the AirPods, the Beats Studio Buds delivers a good fit, great sound, and active noise cancellation. This is also the first set of Apple-owned Beats earbuds to feature quick pairing with Android devices, albeit at the expense of some key features for Apple users."
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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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