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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K712 Pro, being much more expensive, offers a spacious soundstage and excellent comfort, making it ideal for critical listening and immersive music experiences. However, without a microphone, it might not be the best for calls or gaming. The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic), on the other hand, is more budget-friendly, features a decent microphone for calls, and also performs well for gaming due to its lower latency. It has a closed design for better noise isolation and is more portable, but it won't match the open, airy feeling of the AKG's soundstage. If microphone use and value for money are important for you, the KZ could be a better choice, but for top-tier sound quality and comfort, the AKG K712 Pro is the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Gaming
7.0
8.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is very good for gaming, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
4.9
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
TV and Video
8.4
7.4
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.3
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for noise reduction, though the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is somewhat better.
Cost
$659
$24
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$200
$300
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) costs $24.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has excellent build quality, while the AKG K712 Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.7
7.7
The AKG K712 Pro and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both good for music.
Phone Calls
4.9
5.1
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for phone calls.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $24 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | In-Line | |
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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."
KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
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PrimeAudio
David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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