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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize open, natural sound and you plan on using your headphones mainly for music and TV at home, the AKG K712 Pro is an excellent choice with a very good soundstage, but they are large and not ideal for outdoor use or exercise. On the other hand, if you need something versatile for calls, meetings, or outdoor activities, including exercise, and you value features like active noise canceling and health tracking, the Sennheiser Momentum Sport is a top contender; just know that you'll sacrifice some soundstage for the extra portability and features. Keep in mind, the AKGs need an amplifier for the best experience, while the Sennheisers are ready to go right out of the box with wireless capabilities and additional app functions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum Sport
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
7.0
8.8
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport is very good for gaming, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Phone Calls
4.9
7.0
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport is good for phone calls, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
TV and Video
8.4
7.8
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Sennheiser Momentum Sport is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.0
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport is very good for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum Sport has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$270
$330
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $270 and the Sennheiser Momentum Sport costs $330.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport has excellent build quality, while the AKG K712 Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.7
7.5
The AKG K712 Pro and Sennheiser Momentum Sport are both good for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.8
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport and AKG K712 Pro are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Sennheiser Momentum Sport compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Sennheiser Momentum Sport |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $330 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.4 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 6.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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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."
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Amelia Schwanke | January 2024
"We hadn't been expecting a new pair of dedicated sports buds but the surprise was nonetheless exciting. I got to try out the new buds at CES 2024 and while they have stayed true to delivering that "signature" Sennheiser sound, with a wide soundstage and strong sense of detail, it’s the extra wearable tech inside them that stands out to me against the best workout headphones."
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About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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