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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K361 boasts better sound quality with a more accurate reproduction of music and a broader soundstage, offering an immersive experience suitable for studio-like listening or enjoying a wide variety of music genres. However, their lack of wireless and built-in controls may hinder convenience, and their lesser suitability for calls and meetings due to missing mic information indicates they might not be the best pick for office use . Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
- Good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.5
5.8
The AKG K361 is good for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
6.3
5.3
The AKG K361 is only fair for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
3.2
6.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the AKG K361 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
6.6
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K361 is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.5
The AKG K361 is good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
4.6
The AKG K361 is only fair for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
N/A
47.0 Hours
The AKG K361 does not have a battery. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.
Cost
$98
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The AKG K361 has a price of $98 and the JLab Go Work Wireless costs $50.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The JLab Go Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the AKG K361 has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K361 | JLab Go Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$98 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2018 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 47 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
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 | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 219 Grams | 170 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
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."
JLab Go Work Wireless
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"If you are going to criticise the JLab Go Work, it would be for the cables, which are to some extent too short for their intended use, and for its rather harsh treble reproduction above moderate volume levels in music mode. However, the call quality during telephone calls and video conferences in voice mode via wireless and via cable is impeccable. This handy Bluetooth headset also scores points with its excellent battery life and support for multipoint connections."
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