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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K361s are over-ear headphones that offer comfort and tend to be less expensive, making them a solid choice for budget-conscious consumers or those who prefer the over-ear style for longer listening sessions. The decision ultimately depends on whether comfort and cost or sports compatibility and device integration are more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
- Good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.5
6.5
The AKG K361 is good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Gaming
6.3
5.5
The AKG K361 is only fair for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
3.2
7.0
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the AKG K361 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
9.2
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K361 is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.7
The AKG K361 is good for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
4.6
The AKG K361 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
10.0 Hours
The AKG K361 does not have a battery. The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life.
Cost
$99
$124
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The AKG K361 has a price of $99 and the Beats Powerbeats Pro costs $124.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and AKG K361 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K361 | Beats Powerbeats Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $124 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Beats | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2018 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 10 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 219 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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AKG K361
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Alex Rowe | November 2019
"The K361 retains much of what makes the K371 such a winner, though it has a leaner sound, and the build changes made to trim the price down are immediately apparent. Still, it’s another excellent offering from AKG, and other companies in this fight should either be very worried or quickly designing updates to their old models."
Beats Powerbeats Pro
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Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
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Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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