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  • Avg. price: ~£20
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: Wireless
  • Battery life: 60 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Akane AK3000 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

7.5

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

8.1

Sound

20.0%

6.7

Features

10.0%

6.1

Design

8.0%

6.7

Connectivity

6.0%

8.3

Battery

4.0%

7.0

Calls & Controls

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    9.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 8.7
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    10

    Battery life

    18.0%

    4.8

    Weight

    16.0%

    8.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 6.8
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    8.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    14.0%

    8.0

    Companion app

  • 5.2
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.8

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Akane AK3000 is an over-ear wireless headphone featuring Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity with a 10-metre range and a weight of 235g. Its standout characteristics include 35dB Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), a transparency mode for environmental awareness, and Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) for clearer calls. The primary pros are its exceptional battery life of up to 60 hours and fast USB-C charging that reaches 100% in approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. However, notable cons include the lack of a detachable cable, the absence of a noise-cancelling microphone, and no support for high-end codecs like LDHC or aptX Low Latency.

Technical Specifications of Akane AK3000

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

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Sound

20.0%

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Features

10.0%

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Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

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Battery

4.0%

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Calls & Controls

7.5
Akane AK3000 has a technical score of 7.47 points, which is higher than that of 88.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Akane AK3000 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.5

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

8.2
Akane AK3000 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.2 points, which is higher than 89.1% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Akane AK3000 supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Akane AK3000 uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Akane AK3000 uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Akane AK3000 does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Akane AK3000 is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Akane AK3000 has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Akane AK3000 does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Wireless
Akane AK3000 supports Wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.4
Akane AK3000 uses Bluetooth version 5.4, newer Bluetooth version than 95.2% of headphones and equal to 4.2% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

15 m
Akane AK3000 offers a Bluetooth range of 15 m, higher Bluetooth range than 84.2% of headphones and equal to 6.2% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

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Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Akane AK3000 supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Akane AK3000 supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

60 hours
Akane AK3000 offers battery life of 60 hours, higher battery life than 79% of headphones and equal to 6.2% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

60 hours
Akane AK3000 offers battery life with ANC of 60 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 91.4% of headphones and equal to 3.8% of headphones.
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

3 hours
Akane AK3000 needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66% of headphones and equal to 21.3% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Akane AK3000 supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

500 mAh
Akane AK3000 has a battery capacity of 500 mAh, lower battery capacity than 55.9% of headphones and equal to 9.3% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Akane
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

235 g
Akane AK3000 weighs 235 g, heavier than 55.4% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Akane AK3000 vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Akane AK3000 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Akane AK3000 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 30 hours longer ANC battery life
    Akane AK3000 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
    When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >40 hours

    Akane AK3000 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.60 hours vs 30 hours
  • More flexible connectivity
    Akane AK3000 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (Wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Akane AK3000 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (Wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.Wireless vs wired
  • 30 hours longer battery life
    Akane AK3000 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time on a single charge
    When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >45 hours

    Akane AK3000 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.60 hours vs 30 hours
  • On-device controls
    Akane AK3000 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Akane AK3000 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    Akane AK3000 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
    What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
    When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.

    Importance: LOW

    Akane AK3000 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    Akane AK3000 has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
    When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=10 m

    Akane AK3000 has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.15 m vs 10 m
  • Foldable design
    Akane AK3000 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
    What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
    When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.

    Importance: LOW

    Akane AK3000 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Foldable design
    Akane AK3000 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Akane AK3000 supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 30 hours longer ANC battery life
    Akane AK3000 has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • 30 hours longer battery life
    Akane AK3000 has a higher battery life than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • USB-C charging
    Akane AK3000 uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Akane AK3000 has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Akane AK3000 can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Akane AK3000 offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (Wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    Akane AK3000 has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
  • On-device controls
    Akane AK3000 includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    Akane AK3000 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Quick mic mute
    Akane AK3000 includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.

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Overall
Design
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
  • Fixed cable
    Akane AK3000 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Akane AK3000 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 7.8% higher weight
    Akane AK3000 is heavier than the average headphone (235 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 12 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Akane AK3000 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (90 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Akane AK3000 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • 16.7% lower battery capacity
    Akane AK3000 has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (500 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Akane AK3000 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
    When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=2 hours

    Akane AK3000 has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 12 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Akane AK3000 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (90 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Akane AK3000 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (90 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.90 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Fixed cable
    Akane AK3000 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
    What it is: Cable can be removed or replaced
    When it matters: When you care about easier cable replacement, simpler storage, or the option to swap to shorter, longer, or upgraded leads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Akane AK3000 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 4.65x less popular
    Akane AK3000 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    Akane AK3000 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Akane AK3000 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    What it is: Cable designed to resist tangling
    When it matters: When you often carry wired headphones in a bag or pocket.

    Importance: LOW

    Akane AK3000 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 7.8% higher weight
    Akane AK3000 is heavier than the average headphone (235 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Akane AK3000 is heavier than the average headphone (235 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.235 g vs 218 g
  • 16.7% lower battery capacity
    Akane AK3000 has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (500 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
    What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
    When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=720 mAh

    Akane AK3000 has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (500 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.500 mAh vs 600 mAh
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Overall
Design
Sound
Battery

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What customers like about Akane AK3000?

  • Impressive 60-hour battery life, significantly higher than many competitors
  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) effectively reduces background noise
  • Lightweight and portable over-ear design at only 235g
  • Foldable build makes them easy to store for travel
  • Modern USB Type-C charging support
  • Ambient sound mode allows for awareness of surroundings while listening
  • Integrated battery level indicator on the device

What customers dislike about Akane AK3000?

  • Lacks a detachable cable, which can limit durability if the cord is damaged
  • No support for spatial audio or immersive 3D sound technologies
  • Does not feature a dedicated noise-canceling microphone for calls
  • No official IP rating for water or sweat resistance
  • Lacks high-end Bluetooth codecs like aptX Low Latency or LHDC
  • Missing smart features such as in-ear detection for auto-pause
  • No wireless charging support

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