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AKG K240 MKII Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

AKG K240 MKII Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

AKG K240 MKII
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

80%

4.7

Technical score

20%

9.0

User score

▼Worse than 84% of headphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 79%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

52%

4.6

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.3

Design

8%

4.4

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.0

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 98%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 93%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones AKG K240 MKII

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

52%

4.6

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.3

Design

8%

4.4

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.0

Calls & Controls

4.7
User score
User score
9.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
9.6/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
AKG K240 MKII has a popularity score of 9.6 points, which is higher than that of 89.4% of products in this category.
9.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
30 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 30 mm, smaller driver size than 77.4% of headphones and equal to 4.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
15 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 15 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 58.3% of headphones and equal to 5.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
AKG
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
240 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 240 g, heavier than 57.6% of headphones and equal to 1.5% of headphones.
Acoustic design
semi-open
Clamp force
2.5
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 2.5, lower clamp force than 88.3% of headphones and equal to 3.7% of headphones.
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AKG K240 MKII vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 1.8 lower clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (2.5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    2.5 vs 4.3
  • 10 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (70 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    70 mm vs 60 mm
  • 5,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • 11 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    55 mm vs 44 mm
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
    semi-open design.
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 12.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    AKG K240 MKII
    the average pair of headphones
    AKG K240 MKII has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (9.03 vs 8).
    9.03 vs 8
  • 63.1% more popular
    AKG K240 MKII is more popular than the average pair of headphones (9.57 vs 5.9).
    9.57 vs 5.87
  • 1.8 lower clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (2.5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    2.5 vs 4.3
  • 10 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (70 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    70 mm vs 60 mm
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • 11 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    55 mm vs 44 mm
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
    semi-open design.
  • 5,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 10 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (30 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    30 mm vs 40 mm
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 11 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 10.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (240 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    240 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 5.3% worse value for money
    AKG K240 MKII has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.9 vs 7.3).
    6.9 vs 7.27
  • 10.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (240 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    240 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 10 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (30 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    30 mm vs 40 mm
  • 11 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 8 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2008 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    March 2008
    2008 vs 2016

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
askdrtk
≈ estimated
17/08/2022
Hands-on review · measurements and sound tests
Verdict
The AKG K240 MKII is accurate and neutral, works well for mixing, but its bleed limits use for tracking.
7.0
Wai Lam
≈ estimated
14/01/2017
Unboxing and follow-up · a few days of use
Verdict
The AKG K240 MKII is good value at a lower price, with clear, flat studio sound, but it is less suited to everyday listening.
8.0
Edizon
≈ estimated
23/07/2024
Comparison with the original model · studio listening impressions
Verdict
The AKG K240 MKII is a good studio headphone, though the older model is preferred.
Overview video
Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

whathifi.com
13/10/2010
Hi-fi review · Semi-open headphones
Verdict
The AKG K240 MKII is comfortable and always listenable, but its soft sound misses fine detail and punch, and you can do better for the money.
R
rtings.com
12/12/2016
Summary of the review
AKG K240 MKII Headphones Review - RTINGS.com
highontechnology.tech
21/09/2025
Personal review · Studio headphones
Verdict
The AKG K240 MKII is a reliable, lightweight studio classic for mixing and home listening, but its lack of low end rules it out for critical mix decisions.
G
gearspace.com
08/01/2012
Summary of the review
AKG K240 Studio MKII - User review - Gearspace
kopfhoerer.de
22/09/2015
Hands-on test · Semi-open design
Verdict
The AKG K240 MKII is a balanced, comfortable semi-open all-rounder for studio and home, though its bass has room for more punch.
bonedo.de
12/10/2018
Hands-on test · Studio classic
Verdict
The AKG K240 MKII is a natural-sounding, affordable studio classic with a clear sense of space, though it lacks sub-bass.
tonstudio.org
26/03/2026
Hands-on test · Home studio
Verdict
The AKG K240 MKII is a light, comfortable semi-open headphone that suits beginners and everyday listening, but its monitoring has clear limits.
david-hahn.wixsite.com
15/11/2020
Quick test · Budget studio
Verdict
The AKG K240 MKII is a warm, musical budget headphone that suits relaxed listening, but its midrange sounds dull and its upper bass is heavy.
delamar.de
22/09/2015
Hands-on test · Studio headphones
Verdict
The AKG K240 MKII is a light, affordable semi-open studio headphone with a wide stereo stage and prominent vocals, but it is not hi-fi enough for pure listening.
lesnumeriques.com
28/05/2013
Expert review · Studio headphones
Verdict
The AKG K240 MKII is a studio classic with clean, defined sound, a wide stereo spread and a replaceable cable, best for studio and audiophile use.
misauriculares.com
25/03/2019
Listening test · Measured response
Verdict
The AKG K240 MKII is a strongly recommended choice for its price, but it still lacks sub-bass for electronic music.
M
misauriculares.com
21/05/2019
Summary of the review
Comparison: AKG K240 Studio vs K240 MKII
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about AKG K240 MKII

  • Neutral and accurate sound reproduction ideal for studio mixing and critical listening
  • Lightweight design and self-adjusting headband provide excellent long-term comfort
  • Spacious soundstage due to the semi-open back design
  • Includes both straight and coiled detachable cables plus two sets of ear pads (velvet and leatherette)
  • Durable build that many users report lasting for over a decade with proper care
  • Excellent value for a professional-grade entry-level studio headphone

What customers don't like about AKG K240 MKII

  • Noticeable roll-off in sub-bass frequencies, which may disappoint 'bass heads'
  • Semi-open design results in high sound leakage, making them unsuitable for tracking near microphones
  • Poor isolation makes them ineffective for use in loud environments or commuting
  • Primarily plastic construction can feel flimsy or 'cheap' compared to premium models
  • Requires a dedicated headphone amplifier to reach its full potential due to low sensitivity
  • Shallow ear cups may cause discomfort for users with larger ears over long sessions

Verdict

The AKG K240 MKII is a professional semi-open, over-ear studio headphone featuring 30mm XXL Varimotion transducers designed for mixing, mastering, and critical listening. Key technical specifications include a frequency response of 15 Hz to 25,000 Hz, a rated impedance of 55 Ohms, and a sensitivity of 104 dB SPL/V. The headphones are widely praised for their self-adjusting headband, lightweight 240g design, and natural soundstage that provides clear mids and airy highs. Main pros include high wearing comfort for long sessions, a detachable mini-XLR cable system for easy replacement, and a highly accurate, non-fatiguing audio profile. However, notable cons include a significant roll-off in sub-bass response and high sound leakage due to the semi-open design, making them unsuitable for recording near sensitive microphones or commuting.

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