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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K712 Pro headphones offer an exquisite sound quality and are especially good for critical listening due to their large open soundstage. They're ideal if you want top-notch sound when listening to music or for professional use in a quiet environment. However, they lack a microphone and the open design does not isolate noise well, making them less suitable for calls, meetings, or use in noisy spaces. On the other hand, the JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds are a more versatile but less premium option, with good sound quality and portability. They're wireless, feature active noise cancelling for better isolation, and are exercise-friendly due to their sweatproof design. If you need something for on-the-go use, including calls and casual gaming, and prioritize convenience and features like a mic and noise cancellation over the absolute best sound, the JBL Live Pro 2 would be a suitable 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 JBL Live Pro 2
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
5.9
The AKG K712 Pro is good for music, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Gaming
7.0
5.3
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
5.8
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
TV and Video
8.4
5.5
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The JBL Live Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
8.3 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The JBL Live Pro 2 has 8.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$659
$90
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the JBL Live Pro 2 costs $90.
Build Quality
8.5
7.0
The AKG K712 Pro has very good build quality, while the JBL Live Pro 2 has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.9
5.2
The JBL Live Pro 2 and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for phone calls.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | JBL Live Pro 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $90 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 8.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 4.8 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? | February 2023
"The JBL Live Pro 2 TWS occupy an interesting space in the wireless earbuds market. They’re a step up from cheap wireless earbuds and allow you to access better sound quality without having to make the jump to more premium options from the likes of Bose, Sony and Sennheiser. They’re an entertaining listen, easy to use and manage to pack in a lot of useful features. We think they’re well worth a listen."
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About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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