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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M40X
- Very good for music
- Good for air travel
Key differences
Phone Calls
4.9
3.3
The AKG K712 Pro and Audio Technica ATH M40X are both poor for phone calls, though the AKG K712 Pro is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
5.1
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.3
The Audio Technica ATH M40X and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for noise reduction, though the Audio Technica ATH M40X is somewhat better.
Cost
$270
$99
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The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $270 and the Audio Technica ATH M40X costs $99.
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Key similarities
Music
7.7
8.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Audio Technica ATH M40X to be very good for music, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Gaming
7.0
7.0
The Audio Technica ATH M40X and AKG K712 Pro are both good for gaming.
TV and Video
8.4
8.7
The Audio Technica ATH M40X and AKG K712 Pro are both very good for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.2
The AKG K712 Pro and Audio Technica ATH M40X both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Audio Technica ATH M40X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $99 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Audio Technica | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | January 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 3.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 245 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Audio Technica ATH M40X
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Soundguys
Lily Katz | August 2023
"If you were to pick one headset to fill all of your needs, the ATH-M40x is a great buy with its sub-$100 price tag, pleasant sound quality, and accessories. Whether you need to use it for live monitoring, a midnight editing session, or to underscore a campus walk, the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x is a great companion."
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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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