AKG K240 Studio

★★★★★ 4.5 (12,306)

The 30mm Varimotion XXL transducers deliver a wide 15Hz-25kHz frequency response for accurate signal transfer during mixing and mastering. The semi-open, over-ear design combines solid bass with clear highs while the self-adjusting headband and 240g weight provide lasting comfort for long sessions. These headphones are best for budget-conscious home studio users needing a durable, reference-tuned monitoring tool with a detachable cable for easy repair.

form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 30
impedance ohms 55
open closed back semi-open
AKG K240 Studio headphones
46 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
  • Strong build (76th percentile) 76th
  • Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th

Cons

  • Below average mic (15th percentile)
  • Below average comfort (29th percentile)
  • Below average anc (30th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has improved over time
85/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 18 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '16: 4.5★ · 6 reviewsQ3 '16: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '16: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '17: 4.3★ · 3 reviewsQ2 '17: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '17: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '18: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '20: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '21: 4.7★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '22: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 1 review61232211131121111Q2 '16Q4 '16Q2 '17Q2 '18Q3 '20Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '24Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 30 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 30.1
Mic 15
Build 76.4
Sound 50.5
Battery 42.9
Comfort 28.7
User Sentiment 69.7
Connectivity 35
Social Proof 83.1

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor over-ear
Open/Closed semi-open
Weight 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs
Ear Cushion over-ear pads
Headband flexible steel structure

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Driver Size 30
Freq Min 15
Freq Max 25000
Impedance 55
Sensitivity 104
Codecs AKG K240 Studio Professional Semi-Open Stereo Headphones, Bundle with Headphone Holder

Noise Control

ANC No

Connectivity

Wireless No
Wired Connector 3.5mm
Detachable Cable Yes
Cable Length 3

Microphone

Microphone No

Features

Touch Controls No

vs Competition

Spec AKG K240 Studio Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 JBL Live 770NC TOZO HT3 HT3 Soundcore Life Q20 A3025
Form Factor over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear
Driver Type dynamic dynamic dynamic Dynamic dynamic dynamic
Driver Size (mm) 30 40 42 40 40 40
Impedance Ohms 55 314 470 32 16 16
Wireless false true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation false true true true true true
Open Closed Back semi-open closed closed closed closed closed
Bluetooth Version - 5.2 5.2 5.3 6.0 5.0
Battery Life Hours - 30 60 65 90 60
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
AKG K240 Studio 30.11576.450.542.928.769.73583.1
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare 97.584.476.494.971.45069.798.997.4
Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare 97.584.476.494.888.878.969.799.255.6
JBL Live 770NC Compare 97.577.797.284.591.45069.799.991.4
TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare 87.184.495.898.996.95096.196.591.4
Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 Compare 92.184.492.188.688.886.469.790.983.1

Price

Value & Pricing

From €70 1 offers across 1 retailers
Amazon.it 1 offers From €70
€70

Usage Scores

Work (21.9)Calls (17.8)Music (40.1)Overall (46.3)Budget (52.6)Gaming (27)Studio (48.5)Commute (26.4)

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