AKG K72
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
What Buyers Say
AKG K72
The AKG K72 headphones are widely praised for their exceptional comfort, lightweight design, and impressive sound quality for the price. Many users highlight the need for a headphone amp to unlock their full potential, and note that sound isolation is minimal. While the build feels somewhat cheap and plasticky, the overall value is considered excellent, especially when purchased on sale.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for long wear
- Lightweight design
- Great sound quality for the price
- Long cable
- Good value when on sale
Cons
- Cheap plastic build
- Requires headphone amp for best sound
- Poor sound isolation
- Sound leakage
- MSRP too high
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
The Soundcore Space 2 headphones have impressed users with their exceptional comfort, long battery life, and strong noise cancellation for the price. While the default sound profile may need EQ tweaking via the app, the overall audio quality, build, and features like multipoint and LDAC make them a great value. Minor drawbacks include warmth during long sessions and a lack of water resistance.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Long battery life
- Strong noise cancellation
- Great value for price
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound profile needs EQ
- Gets warm during long sessions
- No water resistance
- 3D audio mode gimmicky
Scores
Specifications
| AKG K72 | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | breathable, lightweight ear pads | protein leather |
| Headband | self-adjusting headband | memory foam with a soft leather finish |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 112 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AKG Pro Audio K72 Over-Ear, Closed-Back, High-Sensitivity, High Output 40mm drivers, Studio Professional Headphone. Also Great for Portable Devices. Black. | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Soundcore |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
AKG K72
- Strong sound (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong comfort (67th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
AKG K72 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 37 specs.
