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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K712 Pro, with its open-back design, excels in offering a wide soundstage, making it well-suited for critical listening, where detail and spatial awareness are key. However, its lack of built-in microphone and controls means it's not convenient for calls or on-the-go use. Furthermore, they wouldn't be suitable for noisy environments due to poor noise isolation. The Marshall Major IV offers better noise isolation and is designed to be portable, with a foldable design and Bluetooth connectivity that makes them ideal for travel and use on the move. They even include a built-in microphone and wireless charging. While their on-ear design may not be as comfortable for long listening sessions as the over-ear AKGs, the Marshalls outshine with long battery life. When choosing between the two, consider whether you value the superior soundstage and critical listening experience of the AKGs or the convenience, portability, and features of the Marshalls, balancing your choice with the significant price difference between them. 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 Marshall Major IV
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
6.6
The AKG K712 Pro is good for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Gaming
7.0
5.4
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
5.8
The Marshall Major IV and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
6.1
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
TV and Video
8.4
5.7
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.6
The Marshall Major IV and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for noise reduction, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
80.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$659
$100
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Marshall Major IV costs $100.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The AKG K712 Pro and Marshall Major IV both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Marshall Major IV |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Marshall | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 165 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Marshall Major IV shares quite a bit in common with its predecessor, but a key upgrade appears to be softer ear cushions. They make upgrading worth it. As a set of basic wired or wireless headphones the Major IV ticks most boxes by remaining easy to use, and fairly comfortable (at least, as on-ear headphones go)."
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