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Updated January 10, 2024·
Given that the AKG K712 Pro is generally more expensive than the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3, the decision largely depends on what you prioritize. If critical listening and a more natural soundstage are important to you, and you don't mind the bulkiness for home use, you may favor the AKG K712 Pro despite the higher price. However, if you prefer something more portable for everyday use with added features like a built-in microphone for calls, and you don't want to spend as much, the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 could be the better choice. Keep in mind that besides the price difference, in-ear earbuds like the Outlier Air V3 provide more isolation from outside noise and are more convenient for on-the-go use, while over-ear headphones like the AKG K712 Pro are typically more comfortable for long listening sessions and offer superior sound quality, but are less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.7
5.7
The AKG K712 Pro is good for music, while the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is poor.
Gaming
7.0
5.1
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
7.6
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is good for phone calls, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
8.9
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
TV and Video
8.4
5.4
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
10.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 has 10 hours of battery life.
Cost
$659
$30
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 costs $30.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 has excellent build quality, while the AKG K712 Pro has very good build quality.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Creative Labs | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 10 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 40 | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 5.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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AKG K712 Pro
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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."
Creative Labs Outlier Air V3
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Kob Monney | July 2022
"The V3 present the best version of the Outlier Air series yet. The new features such as Active Noise Reduction and Ambient mode are integrated well; the performance of both is as good as you’ll get below £100. The design is less bulky and more comfortable thanks to being smaller and lighter, and the Outlier Air V3 eke out more clarity, detail and definition from music."
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About Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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