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AKG K845bt Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:8 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

AKG K845bt 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 K845bt
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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 53% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 53% of headphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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 67% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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 58% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.6

Design

8%

6.5

Connectivity

6%

3.7

Battery

4%

8.4

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 58%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 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 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 64%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones AKG K845bt

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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 58% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.6

Design

8%

6.5

Connectivity

6%

3.7

Battery

4%

8.4

Calls & Controls

5.7
User score
User score
7.8/ 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 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 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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â–² Better than 62% of models
Popularity:
AKG K845bt has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is higher than that of 61.7% of products in this category.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.2

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
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
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% 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
3
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 3, newer Bluetooth version than 55.5% of headphones and equal to 1.7% 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
?
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% 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
8 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 8 hours, lower battery life than 93.7% of headphones and equal to 4% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
320 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 320 mAh, lower battery capacity than 82.1% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
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Brand name
AKG
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
288 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 288 g, heavier than 76.9% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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AKG K845bt 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
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 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
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • 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.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 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
  • NFC pairing
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 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.
  • 32.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (288 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    288 g vs 218 g
  • 22 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    8 hours vs 30 hours
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 10 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    50 mm vs 60 mm
  • 44.8% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (320 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    320 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 2.89x more expensive
    AKG K845bt is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 2.89x more expensive
    AKG K845bt is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 2.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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 K845bt
    the average pair of headphones
    AKG K845bt has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.82 vs 8).
    7.82 vs 8
  • 3% worse value for money
    AKG K845bt has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.06 vs 7.3).
    7.06 vs 7.27
  • 32.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (288 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    288 g vs 218 g
  • 10 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    50 mm vs 60 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 22 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    8 hours vs 30 hours
  • 44.8% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (320 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    320 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 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.

Video reviews

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

8.0
TechHive
≈ estimated
15/03/2014
Unboxing · pairing and first try
Verdict
The AKG K845BT pairs very easily and looks very comfortable; real-world performance is still to come.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

pcmag.com
31/01/2014
Hands-on test · Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The AKG K845BT delivers powerful, clean sound with natural bass and a comfortable fit, but it has few accessories and no track controls for its price.
whathifi.com
17/01/2014
Hands-on review · Wireless headphones
Verdict
The AKG K845BT sounds clear and detailed with a secure fit, but it is large and heavy for commuting and lacks track skip buttons.
ilounge.com
14/05/2021
Comparison review · Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The AKG K845BT is a balanced, clean-sounding Bluetooth pair with strong wireless range, but it is less travel-ready and has limited controls.
gstylemag.com
03/01/2014
Hands-on review · Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The AKG K845BT is comfortable and clean-sounding with reliable Bluetooth, but its always-blinking light and lack of auto shut-off annoy.
uk.pcmag.com
03/02/2014
Hands-on test · Bluetooth over-ear
Verdict
The AKG K845BT suits fans of natural bass who can accept a short accessory list at its price.
au.pcmag.com
03/02/2014
Hands-on test · Bluetooth over-ear
Verdict
The AKG K845BT suits listeners who want natural bass, though its short accessory list is a letdown for the price.
liveatpc.com
01/11/2016
Hands-on review · Wired and wireless
Verdict
The AKG K845BT sounds clearer when wired, but its earcups grow uncomfortable after an hour or two, so it suits shorter listening sessions.
nikktech.com
19/10/2015
Lab test · Closed-back wireless
Verdict
The AKG K845BT is a bass-rich wireless headset with excellent sound, though its glued headpad and hot earcups limit long daily use.
consumerreports.org
09/04/2014
Lab test · Closed Bluetooth over-ear
Verdict
The AKG K845BT is a neutral-sounding Bluetooth pair with good dynamics, but its bass can be boomy and it needs a tight seal around the ears.
allthingsgear.com
19/05/2014
Hands-on test · Closed-back Bluetooth
Verdict
The AKG K845BT suits listeners who want natural, undistorted sound and a stable wireless link, though track controls and top-of-head comfort are missing.
kopfhoerer.de
29/10/2015
Listening test · Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The AKG K845BT is a good everyday pair for trains and sofas, with balanced sound for classical, electronic and pop.
lite-magazin.de
07/03/2014
Hands-on test · Wireless headphones
Verdict
The AKG K845BT suits home and travel use, with comfortable, neutral sound and no shortage of bass.
on-mag.fr
05/03/2015
Hands-on test · Wireless headphones
Verdict
The AKG K845BT sounds good wirelessly and suits electronic or studio-mixed music, but it lacks loudness and has limited versatility.
blablahightech.fr
29/04/2015
Hands-on test · Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The AKG K845BT is a punchy, comfortable pair with excellent sound that needs good-quality music, though it isolates less than some rivals.
audiocasque.fr
07/07/2014
Full test · Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The AKG K845BT is sturdy and comfortable with warm, detailed sound, but its controls are too basic for skipping tracks.
lesnumeriques.com
09/10/2014
Hands-on test · Bluetooth headphones
Verdict
The AKG K845BT offers powerful, low-distortion sound and a comfortable, stylish build, but its basic controls and missing case let it down.
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audioreview.it
13/08/2014
Summary of the review
AudioReview 354 Summary: AKG K845BT Wired and Wireless Headphones by Antonio Scappaticci
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cuffie.pro
21/04/2017
Product review · Over-ear Bluetooth
Verdict
The AKG K845BT suits listeners who want clear, detailed sound and comfort with glasses, though its sound lacks some dynamic punch.
alpha-audio.net
14/10/2014
Hands-on review · Over-ear Bluetooth
Verdict
The AKG K845BT is a comfortable, easy-to-drive pair with mild, not bass-heavy sound, but its packaging is sparse.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about AKG K845bt

  • Superior audio quality with crisp mids, detailed highs, and powerful yet natural bass response
  • Excellent build quality using premium materials like aluminum and protein leather
  • Comfortable fit for long listening sessions with soft ear cushions
  • Versatile connectivity allowing both wireless Bluetooth use and wired passive playback via a detachable cable
  • Lightweight design with swiveling earcups that fold flat for better portability
  • Easy pairing process enhanced by NFC technology

What customers don't like about AKG K845bt

  • Lack of on-device track navigation controls (skip/previous song)
  • Limited accessory bundle with no carrying case or dedicated wall charger included
  • Blue Bluetooth indicator light flashes constantly during use, which can be annoying in dark rooms
  • Ears can become hot or sweaty during prolonged use due to the closed-back design
  • Microphone quality is often described as muffled or less clear compared to wired alternatives
  • No automatic shutdown feature when the device is not in use or synced

Verdict

The AKG K845BT is a closed-back, over-ear wireless headphone featuring large 50mm drivers that deliver a balanced frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz with 32 ohms impedance and 102dB sensitivity. Its main characteristics include Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity with aptX support, NFC for instant pairing, and a 2D-Axis folding mechanism for enhanced portability. Key pros include a premium aluminum build, soft protein leather cushions for long-term comfort, and the versatility of a detachable 1.2m cable for passive wired use. However, cons include a relatively short battery life of approximately 8 hours, a lack of dedicated track navigation controls on the ear cups, and the absence of a hard carrying case for protection.

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