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AKG K452 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

AKG K452 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 K452
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 68% of headphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
5.9

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–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

52%

6.5

Sound

20%

4.3

Features

10%

8.6

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 51%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £70
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones AKG K452

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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

52%

6.5

Sound

20%

4.3

Features

10%

8.6

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

5.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
AKG K452 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
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
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% 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
11 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 11 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67% of headphones and equal to 0.1% 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
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
?
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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
on-ear
Weight
120 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 120 g, lighter than 75.6% of headphones and equal to 0.8% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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AKG K452 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 23 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (125 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    125 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 45% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (120 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    120 g vs 218 g
  • 7 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (11 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    11 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 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.
  • 9,500 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (29,500 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    29,500 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 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.
  • 22 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (125 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    125 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 45% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (120 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    120 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 23 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (125 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    125 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 7 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (11 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    11 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 9,500 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (29,500 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    29,500 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 22 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (125 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    125 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 15 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (125 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    125 dB vs 110 dB
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5.87x less popular
    AKG K452 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 1.9% worse value for money
    AKG K452 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.13 vs 7.3).
    7.13 vs 7.27
  • 5.87x less popular
    AKG K452 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 1.9% worse value for money
    AKG K452 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.13 vs 7.3).
    7.13 vs 7.27
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about AKG K452

  • Extremely portable with a compact, foldable 3D-Axis design
  • Lightweight and comfortable for shorter listening sessions
  • Clear sound quality with balanced mids and crystal clear trebles
  • Comes with a high-quality protective carrying case
  • Convenient one-button inline remote and microphone for smartphone use
  • Detachable cable allows for easy replacement if damaged
  • Good passive noise isolation for a non-canceling on-ear model

What customers don't like about AKG K452

  • Can become uncomfortable or hot on the ears during extended use
  • Conflicting reports on bass; some find it muddy or slightly recessed
  • High-volume listening can lead to sound leakage despite closed-back design
  • Build materials can feel a bit flimsy to some users
  • High frequencies are sometimes described as rolled off or lacking 'sparkle'
  • The 3.5mm jack or cable connection points may wear out over several years

Verdict

The AKG K452 is a lightweight (120g), supra-aural (on-ear) closed-back headphone designed for portable use, featuring 40mm drivers, a 11Hz - 29.5kHz frequency response, and 32 Ohms impedance. Key pros include excellent sound clarity with balanced mids and strong bass, the 3D-Axis2 folding mechanism for compact storage, a detachable cable, and a convenient one-button inline remote/microphone. It provides solid passive noise isolation suitable for travel, though some users may find the fit too tight, leading to comfort issues over extended periods, and the plastic build can feel somewhat flimsy.

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