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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a premium open-back listening experience and plan to use them in a quiet environment, the AKG K712 Pro offers notable sound quality with a spacious soundstage ideal for music and TV. However, they lack wireless capability, active noise cancelling, and a microphone for calls. On the other hand, if you are looking for versatile headphones that can handle a variety of environments, including travel and noisy places, the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra provides exceptional noise isolation, wireless functionality, and a microphone for calls, albeit at a higher cost. The Bose also has a longer battery life for on-the-go use and is more suitable for exercise, though the AKG might offer better sound quality for critical listening. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
8.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is very good for music, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Gaming
7.0
9.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for gaming, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
6.0
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is only fair.
TV and Video
8.4
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the AKG K712 Pro is very good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
29.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life.
Cost
$659
$429
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones costs $429.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has excellent build quality, while the AKG K712 Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.9
5.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for phone calls.
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Spec Comparison
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| AKG K712 Pro | Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $429 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | November 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 29 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
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 | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 255 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
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Christian Thomas | January 2024
"The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a credible step up from previous Bose ANC headphones, and they're built to hang tough with the competition for years into the future. No waterproofing is a bit of a letdown, but these headphones have the technical chops to make most quite happy."
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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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