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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prefer an open-back design for a wider soundstage and don't need wireless functionality, the AKG K712 Pro could be better for home listening, but it lacks a microphone and noise isolation for calls and outdoor use. On the other hand, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 offers a closed-back design with excellent noise cancellation, a built-in microphone, and wireless capabilities, making them more versatile for on-the-go use, calls, and travel. However, they may have a slightly more confined soundstage compared to the AKG. If active noise cancellation and wireless convenience are important to you, Sennheiser would be the more suitable choice. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
  • The AKG K712 Pro has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser Momentum 4.
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
  • Excellent for gaming
  • Very good for air travel
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Gaming

7.0
K712 Pro
Momentum 4
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for gaming, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.

Phone Calls

4.9
K712 Pro
Momentum 4
6.8
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is only fair for phone calls, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.

TV and Video

8.4
K712 Pro
Momentum 4
8.9
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and AKG K712 Pro are both very good for TV and video, though the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is somewhat better.

Noise Reduction

2.5
K712 Pro
Momentum 4
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.

Battery

N/A
K712 Pro
Momentum 4
59.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life.

Cost

$659
K712 Pro
Momentum 4
$250
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The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 costs $250.

Build Quality

8.5
K712 Pro
Momentum 4
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has excellent build quality, while the AKG K712 Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Music

7.7
K712 Pro
Momentum 4
7.5
The AKG K712 Pro and Sennheiser Momentum 4 are both good for music.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.8
K712 Pro
Momentum 4
8.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser Momentum 4 to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.

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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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AKG K712 ProSennheiser Momentum 4
AKG K712 ProSennheiser Momentum 4

GENERAL

Price
$659
$250
Brand
AKGSennheiser
Release Date
July 1, 2013August 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.8/107.5/10
Phone Calls Score
4.9/106.9/10
Gaming Score
7/109.1/10
TV and Video Score
8.5/109/10
Exercise Score
4.4/106.4/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A59 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A2 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5.2

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/109.1/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
N/A8/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/109/10
Comfort score
8.4/108.4/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
235 Grams294.8 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."

Sennheiser Momentum 4

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Sound Guys

Christian Thomas | January 2023
"If you're looking for a slightly more affordable set of ANC headphones in comparison to the Bose or Sony offerings: the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless is not a bad way to go. While its ANC is technically behind the other top-tier headphones, its sound quality is ahead of the pack—as is its battery life. Not bad for $350 USD."

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About Sennheiser

A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.

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