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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K712 Pro, being open-back headphones, offer superior sound quality and a wide, immersive soundstage suitable for critical listening and enjoying music in a quiet environment, but they lack a built-in microphone and are not portable or exercise-friendly. The Jabra Elite Active 75t, on the other hand, are closed-back earbuds with good sound isolation, a secure fit for exercise, and a built-in mic for calls, but they don't match the audio fidelity of the AKGs and are less comfortable for extended listening sessions. If portability, exercise compatibility, and taking calls are important to you, go for the Jabra; for top-notch sound in stationary listening, the AKG would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
Good for music
Good for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
Best in class for exercise
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7/10
5.5/10
The AKG K712 Pro is good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
7.0/10
5.0/10
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8/10
5.9/10
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
8.4/10
5.3/10
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
8.3/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
7.5 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$280
$166
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$200
$250
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$350
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $280 and the Jabra Elite Active 75t costs $166.
Build Quality
8.5/10
9.0/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the AKG K712 Pro has very good build quality.
"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."
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
Get a great deal on the AKG K712 Pro or the Jabra Elite Active 75t
About Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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