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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality is your top priority and you primarily listen in a quiet environment, the AKG K712 Pro may be worth the investment due to superior soundstage and detail, especially for critical listening. However, if you value portability, convenience for phone calls and listening on the go, and don't want to spend as much, the Google Pixel Buds A-Series are a good fit with their compact design, wireless features and integrated microphone, albeit with a tradeoff in overall sound fidelity compared to the AKGs. The AKGs are also open-back, meaning they leak sound and don't isolate noise well, unsuitable for noisy environments or privacy, whereas the Pixel Buds offer some passive isolation due to their in-ear design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for music
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.7
6.4
The AKG K712 Pro is good for music, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is only fair.
Gaming
7.0
8.6
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for gaming, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Phone Calls
4.9
8.5
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
8.4
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
TV and Video
8.4
7.8
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
4.6
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for noise reduction, though the Google Pixel Buds A Series is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$270
$84
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The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $270 and the Google Pixel Buds A Series costs $84.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The AKG K712 Pro has very good build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Google Pixel Buds A Series |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $84 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.3 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 | 2.5/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 5.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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AKG K712 Pro
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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."
Google Pixel Buds A Series
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Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
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About Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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