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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K712 Pro offers superior sound quality, soundstage, and comfort, making it a great choice for critical listening, mixing, and enjoying a wide range of music genres. However, it lacks a microphone, making it less suitable for calls and meetings. It's also not ideal for exercise, as it isn't sweatproof, nor for air travel and portability due to its larger size and open design. On the contrary, the Shokz OpenMove, with its bone conduction technology, is more versatile, featuring a built-in microphone, sweat resistance, and a lightweight design that's good for calls, meetings, and exercise. However, OpenMove compromises on overall sound quality and is less immersive for music and video. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.7
4.8
The AKG K712 Pro is good for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
7.0
4.9
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
TV and Video
8.4
5.0
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$529
$181
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The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $529 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $181.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove and AKG K712 Pro are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The AKG K712 Pro and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The AKG K712 Pro and Shokz OpenMove both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $181 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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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."
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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