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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the AKG K712 Pro and the Steelseries TUSQ, consider that the AKG K712 Pro offers superior sound quality and comfort, ideal for critical listening and studio work, but at a higher price. Meanwhile, the Steelseries TUSQ, being less expensive, is designed with a focus on gaming, featuring a built-in microphone for communication and a more durable build for frequent handling. If your priority is high-fidelity audio and you're willing to invest, the AKG K712 Pro is recommended. Otherwise, for casual listening, gaming, and communication at a lower cost, the Steelseries TUSQ would suffice. 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 Steelseries TUSQ
- Very good for gaming
- Good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
7.0
8.5
The Steelseries TUSQ is very good for gaming, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
4.7
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
TV and Video
8.4
7.3
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Steelseries TUSQ is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.0
The Steelseries TUSQ is only fair for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Cost
$659
$30
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $30.
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Key similarities
Music
7.7
7.6
The AKG K712 Pro and Steelseries TUSQ are both good for music.
Phone Calls
4.9
5.2
The Steelseries TUSQ and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The AKG K712 Pro and Steelseries TUSQ both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.2/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
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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."
Steelseries TUSQ
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Can Buy or Not
Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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About Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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