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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K712 Pro headphones are open-back and tend to offer a more natural and spacious sound which is excellent for music and critical listening, but they don't isolate noise well, so they're not ideal in noisy environments. They may also require a dedicated amplifier for the best experience. On the other hand, the Bose 700 headphones feature active noise cancelling which makes them better for use in noisy situations and they have an integrated microphone which is handy for calls. They're closed-back and more versatile for different environments but might not deliver as wide a soundstage as the AKGs. If you primarily listen in quiet spaces and want the most natural sound, go with the AKG K712 Pro, but if you need versatility and noise cancellation, the Bose 700 would be better for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Bose 700
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
7.0
5.3
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the Bose 700 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
8.3
The Bose 700 is very good 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 Bose 700 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Bose 700 is excellent for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
20.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life.
Cost
$659
$299
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Bose 700 costs $299.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Bose 700 has excellent build quality, while the AKG K712 Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.7
7.5
The AKG K712 Pro and Bose 700 are both good for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.8
The AKG K712 Pro and Bose 700 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Bose 700 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Bose 700 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $299 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | June 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 20 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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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Adam Molina | June 2023
"Bose took active noise canceling and made it mainstream but eventually, the market caught up. Well, it seems like Bose was listening, because the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 is a complete redesign of its iconic product. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new design, improved sound quality, a touch-sensitive gesture pad for playback controls, and even USB-C charging."
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About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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