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AKG K712 Pro Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£240
Avg. price in US: ~$290
Form factor: over-ear
Connectivity: wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

AKG K712 Pro review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

4.9

Poor

3.8

Poor

9.3

Exceptional

0.2
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
0.0
Audio latency
25.0%
0.0
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
1.0
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
0.0
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
0.0
Battery life
1.1
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
0.0
Battery life
18.0%
4.8
Weight
16.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
0.0
Ambient sound mode
0.2
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
0.0
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
1.0
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
14.0%
0.0
Companion app
2.5
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
4.8
Weight
24.0%
1.0
Water resistance
20.0%
4.0
IP rating
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
12.0%
1.0
Can be used as a headset

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The AKG K712 Pro is a reference-class, open-back dynamic headphone engineered for professional mixing and mastering, featuring a 62-ohm nominal impedance and a sensitivity of 105 dB SPL/V. These over-ear headphones boast a wide frequency response of 10 Hz to 39.8 kHz and utilize revolutionary flat-wire voice coils to enhance impulse and treble response. Main characteristics include a lightweight 235g design with a self-adjusting genuine leather headband and thick velour memory foam ear pads for long-term comfort. Key pros include an exceptionally spacious soundstage, precise imaging, and improved low-end performance with a 3 dB bass boost compared to previous models. However, notable cons include their high power demand despite the lower impedance, requiring a dedicated amplifier for optimal performance, along with significant sound leakage due to the open-back design and a primarily plastic build that some find less durable.

Technical Specifications of AKG K712 Pro

Overall score

4.9

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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.

Sound

4.2

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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

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

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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

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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Calls & Controls

1.1

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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

N/A

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

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

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

N/A

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

N/A

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Connectivity

2.9

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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

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

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

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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Features

2.7

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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

N/A

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

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

N/A

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

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Battery

1.0

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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

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

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Design

7.2

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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

AKG

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

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

open-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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AKG K712 Pro vs the average headphone

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Hi-Res Audio certification
AKG K712 Pro has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.
Importance: LOW
AKG K712 Pro has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
19,800 Hz higher treble extension
AKG K712 Pro has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (39,800 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=24000 Hz
AKG K712 Pro has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (39,800 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.39800 Hz vs 20000 Hz
8 Hz lower bass extension
AKG K712 Pro has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
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
AKG K712 Pro has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.10 Hz vs 18 Hz
21 mm more spacious earcup width
AKG K712 Pro offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (64 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
What it is: Internal width of the earcup cavity
When it matters: When earcup fit affects comfort and pressure around your ears.
Importance: MEDIUM
AKG K712 Pro offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (64 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.64 mm vs 43 mm
1.6 lower clamp force
AKG K712 Pro has a lower clamp force than the average headphone (2.7 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
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
AKG K712 Pro has a lower clamp force than the average headphone (2.7 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.2.7 vs 4.3
Open-back design
AKG K712 Pro uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones use an open-back housing that lets air and sound pass through more freely than a closed design.
When it matters: When you listen in quiet places and care more about spacious sound than blocking outside noise or preventing sound leakage.
Importance: MEDIUM
AKG K712 Pro uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
1.8 m more useful cable length
AKG K712 Pro offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
What it is: Length of the supplied audio cable
When it matters: When your desk, TV, or audio setup needs more or less movement range.
Importance: LOW
AKG K712 Pro offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.3 m vs 1.2 m
16.3% higher user score
AKG K712 Pro has a higher user score than the average headphone (9.30 vs 8.000).
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.
AKG K712 Pro has a higher user score than the average headphone (9.30 vs 8.000).9.3 vs 8
21 mm more spacious earcup width
AKG K712 Pro offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (64 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
1.6 lower clamp force
AKG K712 Pro has a lower clamp force than the average headphone (2.7 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
1.8 m more useful cable length
AKG K712 Pro offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
Open-back design
AKG K712 Pro uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
3 mm more spacious earcup height
AKG K712 Pro offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (63 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
Hi-Res Audio certification
AKG K712 Pro has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
19,800 Hz higher treble extension
AKG K712 Pro has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (39,800 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
8 Hz lower bass extension
AKG K712 Pro has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.

Why is AKG K712 Pro worse than the average headphone?

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Tangle-prone cable
AKG K712 Pro 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
AKG K712 Pro is heavier than the average headphone (235 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
No passive noise reduction
AKG K712 Pro does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
Not headset-ready
AKG K712 Pro is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
1 fewer microphones
AKG K712 Pro has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
No voice assistant support
AKG K712 Pro does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
4 years older release date
AKG K712 Pro was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
July 2013
No passive noise reduction
AKG K712 Pro does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones reduce outside noise through physical sealing, fit, and materials rather than active electronics.
When it matters: When you want better isolation from fit and seal alone, even with ANC turned off or not available.
Importance: MEDIUM
AKG K712 Pro does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
No voice assistant support
AKG K712 Pro does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
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
AKG K712 Pro does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
Not headset-ready
AKG K712 Pro is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
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
AKG K712 Pro is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
1 fewer microphones
AKG K712 Pro has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 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
AKG K712 Pro has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.0 vs 1
Tangle-prone cable
AKG K712 Pro 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
AKG K712 Pro uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
2.67x more expensive
AKG K712 Pro is more expensive than the average headphone (£240 vs £90).
AKG K712 Pro is more expensive than the average headphone (£240 vs £90).£240 vs £90
8.6% worse value for money
AKG K712 Pro has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.20 vs 6.736).
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.
AKG K712 Pro has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.20 vs 6.736).6.2 vs 6.74
7.8% higher weight
AKG K712 Pro 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
AKG K712 Pro is heavier than the average headphone (235 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.235 g vs 218 g

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What customers like about AKG K712 Pro?

Expansive and immersive soundstage with precise imaging, ideal for gaming and critical mixing.
Highly comfortable for long sessions due to the lightweight 235g design and plush, memory foam velour earpads.
Improved low-end response (typically +3dB) compared to previous K-series models, offering a fuller but still relatively neutral bass.
Exceptional detail retrieval and transparency in the midrange and treble, helping to identify subtle artifacts in recordings.
Effective self-adjusting genuine leather headband that distributes weight well without creating pressure points.
Responds remarkably well to EQ, allowing users to fine-tune the frequency response to their specific preference.

What customers dislike about AKG K712 Pro?

Inefficient design (62 ohms impedance with low sensitivity) requires a dedicated, powerful amplifier to reach full potential.
Open-back design results in significant sound leakage and zero noise isolation, making them unsuitable for loud environments.
Build quality is predominantly plastic, which some users find feels flimsy or 'cheap' given the premium price point.
Upper midrange peak (around 2-3kHz) can sound harsh, sibilant, or fatiguing on certain tracks.
Bulky, non-folding frame makes them difficult to transport and unsuitable for portable use.
Elastic bands in the self-adjusting headband mechanism are known to lose tension or break over time.

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23/07/2021

Comparison: AKG K612 PRO vs AKG K712 PRO

AKG K612 PRO vs. AKG K712 PRO The AKG K712 PRO offers a premium, warm, and highly comfortable listening experience that justifies its higher price point over the AKG K612 PRO. Its main pros include an exceptionally comfortable, flexible suspension headband, deeper ear cups that prevent ear rubbing, and a detachable cable setup with an included carrying pouch. Sonically, it excels...Read more

ask.video

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Review: AKG K712 Pro Studio Headphones

The Ask.Video review identifies the AKG K712 Pro as exceptionally precise, lightweight reference monitors, featuring comfortable, plush earpads for long studio sessions. These open-back headphones deliver superior, neutral sound accuracy, broad imaging, and a tight low-end response, with the added utility of a detachable mini-XLR cable system. Despite these strengths, the headphones...Read more

bpm-power.com

30/11/2020

AKG K712 PRO, spectacular over-ear headphones!

The AKG K712 PRO is highlighted as a spectacular pair of open-back, over-ear studio reference headphones that excel in delivering an incredibly spacious soundstage. The review emphasizes their exceptional comfort, attributed to a lightweight design of 235 grams, premium memory foam velour earpads, and a flat, self-adjusting genuine leather suspension headband that eliminates...Read more

forum.tomshw.it

08/05/2014

AKG K712 PRO - Review - Tom's Hardware Italy Forum

The Tom's Hardware Forum review of the AKG K712 Pro highlights these open-back headphones for their exceptional comfort, featuring large, plush velour earcups and a distinct black and orange aesthetic. Sonically, they are praised as a "reference" tool, providing a remarkably wide, natural soundstage with precise instrument separation. Tom's However, the review notes that the heavy...Read more

remusic.it

29/03/2022

Brocksieper EarMax SE Headphone Amplifier (Tested with AKG K712 Pro)", "Brocksieper EarMax SE Headphone Amp (Review with AKG K712 Pro)

The Brocksieper EarMax SE, a handcrafted German Output Transformer Less (OTL) Class A tube amp reviewed on ReMusic, is praised for its exceptional, lush, and transparent sound, particularly when paired with high-impedance headphones like the Sennheiser HD 800 S. The compact unit delivers a natural, non-fatiguing, and detailed performance, effectively removing sonic veils and...Read more

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