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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins PI7
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
6.8
The AKG K712 Pro is good for music, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair.
Gaming
7.0
8.1
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good for gaming, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
4.8
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is poor.
TV and Video
8.4
6.8
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.3
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
3.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has 3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$659
$399
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 costs $399.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.9
5.1
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.5
8.9
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and AKG K712 Pro both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Bowers and Wilkins PI7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $399 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Bowers and Wilkins | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | April 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.7 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 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."
Bowers and Wilkins PI7
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Sound Guys
Chase Bernath | April 2022
"The primary selling point of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is the charging case that can transmit audio from any analog source to the earbuds. If you have a very specific and clear need for that feature, then the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is for you."
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About Bowers and Wilkins
Bowers and Wilkins is a British audio equipment manufacturer with a focus on innovation and product development. It was founded by a couple of real-life James Bonds, the co-founders John Bowers and Roy Wilkins, who met while working for MI6 during World War II. The company keeps being favored by enthusiasts due to their sound quality, craftsmanship and signature aesthetics.
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