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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize excellent sound quality and are mainly using them for music or TV, the AKG K361 would be a better choice, and they also have a detachable cable which adds to their durability. However, they lack wireless capabilities and active noise cancelling, which the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC offers along with very good build quality and built-in controls. The JLab earbuds are also more suitable for air travel due to their active noise cancelling and have a much longer battery life, which could be convenient if you're often on the go. Keep in mind though, the AKG headphones provide a better music listening experience and are more comfortable for extended periods, which may be decisive if you plan to use them for long sessions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
- Good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.5
6.0
The AKG K361 is good for music, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is only fair.
Gaming
6.3
5.4
The AKG K361 is only fair for gaming, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Phone Calls
3.2
5.2
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and AKG K361 are both poor for phone calls, though the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
5.8
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and AKG K361 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
5.6
The AKG K361 is good for TV and video, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
7.0
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is good for noise reduction, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
70.0 Hours
The AKG K361 does not have a battery. The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life.
Cost
$98
$80
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The AKG K361 has a price of $98 and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC costs $80.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The AKG K361 and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K361 and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K361 | JLab Jbuds Lux ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$98 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2018 | February 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 70 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 219 Grams | 235 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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