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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K712 Pro, being at a premium price, offers superior overall sound quality, a more expansive soundstage, and is better for critical listening sessions due to its open-back design. These headphones are ideal for a more immersive music and TV/video experience but are not suitable for loud environments or on-the-go use since they don’t offer noise isolation and are not portable. On the other hand, the JLab Go Work Wireless at a budget price, provides good sound quality, a boom mic for clear calls, and features like Bluetooth connectivity and built-in controls that are convenient for work and casual listening. They also offer better portability and can be used in noisier settings due to their closed-back design. If budget is a constraint or you need versatile headphones for work and moderate exercise, JLab Go Work Wireless would be practical, otherwise, for the best audio fidelity at home, the AKG K712 Pro is a superior choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
5.8
The AKG K712 Pro is good for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
7.0
5.3
The AKG K712 Pro is good for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
6.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
6.6
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
TV and Video
8.4
5.5
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
4.6
The JLab Go Work Wireless and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for noise reduction, though the JLab Go Work Wireless is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
47.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.
Cost
$659
$50
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 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 K712 Pro has very good build quality.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the JLab Go Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | JLab Go Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 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 | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 170 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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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