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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K712 Pro headphones provide an immersive sound quality and exceptional comfort, suitable for long listening sessions, with better soundstage, which is great for music and TV. However, they lack a microphone and are not intended for exercise or travel due to their size and open-back design, which doesn't isolate noise well. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, on the other hand, are portable, offer active noise cancelling, and have built-in controls, making them versatile for exercise, travel, and calls. They also provide good overall sound with an app equalizer for customization, but for immersive music or TV experiences, they may fall short compared to the AKG K712 Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
7.0
5.5
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
6.0
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
TV and Video
8.4
6.2
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is excellent for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
7.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$659
$199
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II costs $199.
Build Quality
8.5
9.2
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has excellent build quality, while the AKG K712 Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.7
7.4
The AKG K712 Pro and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are both good for music.
Phone Calls
4.9
5.1
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for phone calls.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | September 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 7.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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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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What HiFi? | September 2023
"Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds were never going to be cheap, but the question was whether they’d be competitive in an area of the market where rivals have never been more capable. The fact that the company has not only managed to implement a successful redesign, but also push the envelope for noise-cancelling and sound quality in such a highly competitive category simultaneously is truly impressive."
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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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