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AKG K323xs A Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

AKG K323xs A 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 K323xs A
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

80%

4.9

Technical score

20%

7.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 91% of headphones
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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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
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
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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
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

52%

5.6

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

3.3

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.5

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 94%
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 83%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones AKG K323xs A

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components:

52%

5.6

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

3.3

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.5

Calls & Controls

4.9
User score
User score
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

7.1
Popularity
Popularity
5.5/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Popularity:
AKG K323xs A has a popularity score of 5.5 points, which is lower than that of 53.4% of products in this category.
5.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
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
5.8 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 5.8 mm, smaller driver size than 99.3% of headphones and equal to 0.3% 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
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% 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
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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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
in-ear
Weight
323 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 323 g, heavier than 86.5% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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AKG K323xs A vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 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
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 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.
  • 2.57x cheaper
    AKG K323xs A is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 2.57x cheaper
    AKG K323xs A is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 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
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 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.
  • 34.2 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (5.8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    5.8 mm vs 40 mm
  • 48.2% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (323 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    323 g vs 218 g
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 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.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    98 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.
  • 7.7% worse value for money
    AKG K323xs A has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.75 vs 7.3).
    6.75 vs 7.27
  • 7.7% worse value for money
    AKG K323xs A has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.75 vs 7.3).
    6.75 vs 7.27
  • 12.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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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    AKG K323xs A
    the average pair of headphones
    AKG K323xs A has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.11 vs 8).
    7.11 vs 8
  • 48.2% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (323 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    323 g vs 218 g
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 34.2 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (5.8 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    5.8 mm vs 40 mm
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 5 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Expert reviews

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reviewed.com
17/04/2014
Summary of the review
AKG K 323XS Headphones Review - Reviewed
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head-fi.org
12/07/2014
Summary of the review
AKG X323XS | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi
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hifitest.de
06/06/2014
Summary of the review
AKG K323XS In-Ear Headphones Review: Excellent
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appgefahren.de
31/03/2014
Summary of the review
AKG K323 XS: Mini in-ears with good sound for a small budget
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AKG K323xs A

  • Extremely small and lightweight design, making them easy and comfortable to wear for long periods
  • Well-balanced and clear sound profile across multiple genres like classical, jazz, and rock
  • Impressive passive noise isolation that effectively blocks out environmental noise
  • High value for the price, performing similarly to more expensive in-ear monitors
  • Low distortion even at higher volumes
  • Includes a tangle-free cable and a travel pouch for safe transportation

What customers don't like about AKG K323xs A

  • The 1-meter cable is considered short by many users, limiting movement
  • Bass response may be insufficient for fans of hip-hop or electronic music, as it lacks a heavy 'thump'
  • Minimal accessories included, often just the ear tips and a basic carry bag
  • Aggressive upper-midrange frequencies can occasionally sound unrounded or harsh to some listeners

Verdict

The AKG K323XS A is an ultra-small, wired in-ear headphone featuring high-performance 5.8 mm drivers and a wide frequency response of 10 Hz to 25,000 Hz. With a low impedance of 16 Ohms and 98 dB sensitivity, it is easily driven by mobile devices, while its closed-back design provides exceptional passive noise isolation and a balanced sound profile. Main pros include its extremely lightweight, discrete footprint, studio-quality audio fidelity, and a tangle-free 1-metre cable with an integrated one-button remote/microphone compatible with most Android devices. Notable cons include the non-detachable cable design, which limits durability if the wire fails, and the lack of advanced features like active noise cancellation or high-end spatial audio support.

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