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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you primarily play games, the EPOS PC38X will likely serve you better as they are tailored for gaming, including a high-quality microphone for communication. In contrast, while the AKG K712 Pro has an expansive soundstage making them excellent for music listening, they do not come with a microphone, making them less suitable for gaming or calls. Although the AKG K712 Pro is more expensive, they have a reputation for superior comfort and build quality. If your focus is on the highest fidelity for music and you are not concerned about the lack of an in-built microphone, the AKG might be the right choice for you. However, if you require a versatile headset that provides immersive gaming experience and excellent call quality, the EPOS PC38X offers significant value at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- The AKG K712 Pro has no clear advantages over the EPOS PC38X.
Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.7
9.5
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Gaming
7.0
10.0
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Phone Calls
4.9
10.0
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
TV and Video
8.4
9.0
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the AKG K712 Pro is very good.
Cost
$659
$139
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The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the EPOS PC38X costs $139.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.9
The EPOS PC38X and AKG K712 Pro are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The AKG K712 Pro and EPOS PC38X are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The AKG K712 Pro and EPOS PC38X both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the EPOS PC38X compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | EPOS PC38X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $139 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | EPOS | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 249.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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Everyday Listening
Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
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About EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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