AKG K72
Soundcore Space One Pro
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
Soundcore Space One Pro
The Soundcore Space One Pro headphones are highly praised for their excellent sound quality, strong bass, and effective noise cancellation. Users find them comfortable for long wear, with long battery life and good value for the price. Minor criticisms include a desire for a tighter fit and a hard carrying case, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Strong bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable for long wear
- Long battery life
Cons
- Tighter fit desired
- No hard case included
Scores
Specifications
| AKG K72 | Soundcore Space One Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Ear Cushion | breathable, lightweight ear pads | slow-rebound foam |
| Headband | self-adjusting headband | pressure-relieving headband |
| 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 | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 112 dB★ | 93 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. | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 Minutes for 8 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 350 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Virtual Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | soundcore |
| 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)
Soundcore Space One Pro
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
AKG K72 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.
