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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize high sound quality, especially for music and an expansive soundstage, the AKG K712 Pro is a superior choice, favored by audiophiles and professionals but note that it lacks a microphone and built-in controls, making it less versatile for calls or gaming. In contrast, the JBL Tune 760NC offers good sound quality, active noise canceling, and extra convenience like built-in controls and a microphone, making it a more well-rounded option for everyday use such as calls, travel, and exercise. Consider the AKG if your main use is critical listening in a quiet environment, and the JBL if you need versatility and noise cancellation for a variety of environments and tasks. 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 Tune 760NC
  • Excellent for air travel

Key differences

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Music

7.7
K712 Pro
Tune 760NC
6.3
The AKG K712 Pro is good for music, while the JBL Tune 760NC is only fair.

Gaming

7.0
K712 Pro
Tune 760NC
5.4
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.8
K712 Pro
Tune 760NC
5.9
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.

TV and Video

8.4
K712 Pro
Tune 760NC
5.6
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.

Noise Reduction

2.5
K712 Pro
Tune 760NC
7.0
The JBL Tune 760NC is good for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.

Battery

N/A
K712 Pro
Tune 760NC
40.9 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The JBL Tune 760NC has 40.9 hours of battery life.

Cost

$659
K712 Pro
Tune 760NC
$70
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The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the JBL Tune 760NC costs $70.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

4.9
K712 Pro
Tune 760NC
5.2
The JBL Tune 760NC and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for phone calls.

Build Quality

8.5
K712 Pro
Tune 760NC
8.0
The AKG K712 Pro and JBL Tune 760NC both have very good build quality.

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How the AKG K712 Pro and the JBL Tune 760NC compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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AKG K712 ProJBL Tune 760NC
AKG K712 ProJBL Tune 760NC

GENERAL

Price
$659
$70
Brand
AKGJBL
Release Date
July 1, 2013May 1, 2021
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.8/106.3/10
Phone Calls Score
4.9/105.3/10
Gaming Score
7/105.4/10
TV and Video Score
8.5/105.7/10
Exercise Score
4.4/106.1/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A40.9 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A1.6 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/107/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
N/ANo
iOS App
N/ANo
Mic Quality
N/A7/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108/10
Comfort score
8.4/107/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
235 Grams220 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated
Waterproof Rating
00

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AKG K712 Pro

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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."

JBL Tune 760NC

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Major HiFi

Staff | May 2023
"The JBL 760NC offers quite a solid and moderately-above-average sonic performance for wireless headphones in this price tier. As usual, JBL outperforms more conventional big names like Apple or Beats. Listeners are given a clean, detailed, and mostly neutral sound that, typical to Harman, holds a universal appeal that seems unlikely to offend."

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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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