AKG K72
AKG
44 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AKG K72
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
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
Comfort 8
Sound quality 9
Build quality 6
Value for money 7
Sound isolation 5
Cable 4
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| AKG K72 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Ear Cushion | breathable, lightweight ear pads | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | self-adjusting headband | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 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. | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | — |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
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)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
AKG K720.006score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1000.002score per dollar
AKG K72 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 41 specs.
