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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K712 Pro offers superior sound quality, a more expansive soundstage, and high comfort, making them ideal for critical listening and long sessions. However, they're open-back headphones, which means they don't isolate noise well and aren't suited for noisy environments. Alternatively, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has good sound quality with a compact, portable design, built-in mic, and is exercise-friendly. They're more suited for calls, meetings, gaming due to low latency, and general on-the-go use, including exercise and air travel. If budget allows and you prioritize sound quality for home use, go for the AKGs; if you need versatility and lower cost, choose the Razers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Good for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
6.6
The AKG K712 Pro is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
7.0
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Phone Calls
4.9
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
5.6
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
TV and Video
8.4
7.9
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$270
$100
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The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $270 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and AKG K712 Pro both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Headfonics
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."
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Chris Welch | August 2019
"This latest set is more “Pro” than not in both looks and features: they offer active noise cancellation, a low-latency gaming mode, and have switched to a in-ear design with silicone tips. Just like many of the company’s laptops and gaming accessories, the 2021 Hammerhead True Wireless include Razer’s full Chroma RGB system. It makes for what Razer calls “the ultimate wireless earbud flex.”"
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About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
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