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AKG K361 BT Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:28 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

AKG K361 BT 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 K361 BT
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

â–²Better than 53% of headphones
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 56%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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 52% of models
Score components

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

4.8

Connectivity

6%

6.6

Battery

4%

6.0

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 52%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 61%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones AKG K361 BT

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

4.8

Connectivity

6%

6.6

Battery

4%

6.0

Calls & Controls

5.9
User score
User score
7.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
7.7/ 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–² Better than 73% of models
Popularity:
AKG K361 BT has a popularity score of 7.7 points, which is higher than that of 72.9% of products in this category.
7.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.4
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
50 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 8.2% 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
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
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
204 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 204 ms, higher audio latency than 85.6% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
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
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
28 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 28 hours, lower battery life than 54% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
?
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Brand name
AKG
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
260 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 260 g, heavier than 65.6% of headphones and equal to 2.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
3.6
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 3.6, lower clamp force than 60.4% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
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AKG K361 BT vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 8,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 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
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 8,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    28,000 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
  • 11 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (114 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    114 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 12 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (122 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    122 dB vs 110 dB
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 54 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (204 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    204 ms vs 150 ms
  • 19.3% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (260 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    260 g vs 218 g
  • 3 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 19.3% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (260 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    260 g vs 218 g
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 3 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    99 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 54 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (204 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    204 ms vs 150 ms

Video reviews

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

9.0
Z Reviews
≈ estimated
21/10/2021
Hands-on review · daily use and sound comparison
Verdict
AKG K361-BT sounds better than expected and is very convenient, though passive isolation and left-right marking are weak.
5.0
Joshua Valour
≈ estimated
27/04/2021
Hands-on review · sound comparison with wired version
Verdict
AKG K361-BT is simple to use, but its sound is compressed and vague, so the wired version is the better buy.
Brand video
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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 K361 BT

  • Balanced, neutral sound signature following the Harman target curve
  • Lightweight and foldable design, making them highly portable
  • Comfortable slow-retention memory foam ear pads for long sessions
  • Versatile connectivity with both Bluetooth and wired options (two cables included)
  • High sensitivity (32 ohms) allows them to be driven easily by mobile devices
  • Impressive 28-hour battery life for wireless use

What customers don't like about AKG K361 BT

  • Frequent reports of one-sided driver failure within 6-12 months
  • Frustrating or unresponsive gesture-based touch controls on the ear cup
  • Proprietary 2.5mm twist-lock cable connector makes replacements difficult to find
  • Inconsistent bass response due to seal issues for users with glasses or long hair
  • Noticeable drop in sound quality and increased latency when used in Bluetooth mode
  • Lack of multipoint Bluetooth pairing (can only connect to one device at a time)

Verdict

The AKG K361-BT is a closed-back, over-ear studio headphone featuring large 50mm drivers with pure oxygen-free copper voice coils, delivering a broad frequency response of 15 Hz to 28 kHz. It offers 24 to 28 hours of battery life via Bluetooth 5.0 and maintains high sensitivity at 114 dB SPL/V with a low 32-ohm impedance, making it easily driven by mobile devices. Main characteristics include a lightweight 215g foldable design, slow-retention foam earpads for isolation, and integrated earcup gesture controls for volume and playback. Pros include a neutral, Harman-target-aligned sound signature ideal for mixing, high portability with a 3-position articulated hinge, and the flexibility of both wireless and wired connectivity with two included cables. However, cons include a proprietary 2.5mm locking jack that limits third-party cable options, a micro-USB charging port rather than USB-C, and potential fit issues where a poor seal can significantly reduce bass response.

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