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AKG K361 K361-BT
Custom 50mm drivers deliver a flat, accurate 15Hz to 28kHz frequency response, making these closed-back headphones a precise monitoring tool with 24-hour battery life. The foldable, 260g design adds genuine portability without sacrificing the neutral voicing critical for mix decisions. These are best for audio engineers and musicians needing reliable wireless monitoring for tracking sessions and mix referencing on the go.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 50
impedance ohms 32
Wireless Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 24
43 Overall Score
Price $179
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong connectivity (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong battery (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
55/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 28000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 114 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 24 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | AKG K361 K361-BT | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 50 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 480 | 314 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 24 | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKG K361 K361-BT | 32.1 | 47.6 | 77.8 | 92.1 | 68.2 | 53.7 | 4.5 | 68.5 | 46.9 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 98.2 | 90.7 | 46.5 | 87.1 | 93.8 | 87.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 70.8 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 87.1 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 53.1 | 97.4 | 60 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 70.8 | 99.2 | 73 |
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