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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is sound quality and an expansive soundstage, the AKG K712 Pro offers superior performance, which is particularly noticeable for critical listening sessions and enjoying high-fidelity music. However, they lack features like a microphone or built-in controls, making them less versatile for calls, meetings, or mobile use. On the other hand, the Soundcore P20i, while not on par with the AKGs in terms of sound quality, offer a more balanced set of features including a microphone, wireless connectivity, and built-in controls, which makes them more suitable for everyday use, including exercise, and travel. They also have better noise isolation, and their closed-back design lends itself well to listening in noisier environments. Additionally, the P20i are more recent, potentially offer improvements in technology, and are significantly more affordable. Consider the P20i if budget and versatility are key considerations, but choose the AKG K712 Pro for the best listening experience in quiet environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
6.4
The AKG K712 Pro is good for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
4.7
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
8.4
7.0
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Soundcore P20i is only fair for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$659
$30
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality, while the AKG K712 Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
7.0
7.3
The Soundcore P20i and AKG K712 Pro are both good for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.9
5.0
The Soundcore P20i and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for phone calls.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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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."
Soundcore P20i
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Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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