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AKG K935 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:8 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

AKG K935 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 K935
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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 74% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

6.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 74% of headphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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 67% of models
Score components

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.7

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

4.7

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 67%
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 93%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones AKG K935

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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 67% of models
Score components:

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.7

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

4.7

Calls & Controls

5.6
User score
User score
6.5/ 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 93% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.5
Popularity
Popularity
5.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Popularity:
AKG K935 has a popularity score of 5.3 points, which is lower than that of 55.5% of products in this category.
5.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

6.9
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
16 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 16 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 54.1% of headphones and equal to 4.2% 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
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% 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
N/A
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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
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
25 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 25 ms, lower audio latency than 96.4% 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
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
?
Battery capacity
?
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Brand name
AKG
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
320 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 320 g, heavier than 84.9% of headphones and equal to 1.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
semi-open
Clamp force
4
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 4, lower clamp force than 51.2% of headphones and equal to 7.4% of headphones.
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AKG K935 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 125 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (25 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    25 ms vs 150 ms
  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 29 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (89 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    89 mm vs 60 mm
  • 26 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (70 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    70 mm vs 44 mm
  • Dongle included
    This pair of headphones includes a dongle, the average pair of headphones does not. 4.6% of headphones include a dongle.
  • Wireless charging support
    This pair of headphones supports wireless charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.9% of headphones support wireless charging.
  • 29 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (89 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    89 mm vs 60 mm
  • 26 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (70 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    70 mm vs 44 mm
  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 20x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (2000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    2,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 12 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Wireless charging support
    This pair of headphones supports wireless charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.9% of headphones support wireless charging.
  • 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.
  • 125 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (25 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    25 ms vs 150 ms
  • 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
  • Dongle included
    This pair of headphones includes a dongle, the average pair of headphones does not. 4.6% of headphones include a dongle.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 46.8% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (320 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    320 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 23.4% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 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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    the average pair of headphones
    AKG K935 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.48 vs 8).
    6.48 vs 8
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 23.4% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 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 K935
    the average pair of headphones
    AKG K935 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.48 vs 8).
    6.48 vs 8
  • 5% worse value for money
    AKG K935 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.93 vs 7.3).
    6.93 vs 7.27
  • 2x more expensive
    AKG K935 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 46.8% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (320 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    320 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 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
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 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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letemsvetemapplem.eu
24/09/2013
Hands-on review · Wireless home hi-fi
Verdict
The AKG K935 offers cinematic sound for movies and games and stays comfortable for hours, but its wireless dock limits it to home listening.
connect.de
06/05/2013
Practical test · Wireless home headphones
Verdict
The AKG K935 is a wireless home headphone with a 30-metre range and relaxed, punchy sound for TV and hi-fi, though wired models offer wider stereo.
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stereo.de
10/2013
Summary of the review
AKG K935 - Test Results - stereo.de
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kopfhoerer.de
13/11/2015
Review · Wireless hi-fi headphones
Verdict
The AKG K935 suits energetic rock, metal and pop at home, but constant hiss and a scooped midrange mean wired headphones give more sound for the money.
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letemsvetemapplem.eu
24/09/2013
Summary of the review
AKG K935 Review: We tested the home wireless headphones of the year according to the EISA!
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cuffiewireless.it
16/02/2016
Summary of the review
AKG K935 | Reviews, prices, and photos
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letemsvetemapplem.eu
23/09/2013
Summary of the review
AKG K935 review: we tested the EISA wireless home headphones of the year
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fwdmagazine.be
02/08/2013
Summary of the review
Review: AKG K935 - FWD Magazine
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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 K935

  • High level of comfort suitable for long listening sessions due to soft ear pads and light weight
  • Balanced and clear sound quality optimized for home use like movies and gaming
  • Impressive wireless range that allows for movement throughout a typical house
  • Convenient charging and storage via the included transmitter base
  • Solid value for money within the wireless home headphone category

What customers don't like about AKG K935

  • Fragile headband design that has been noted by several users as a potential point of failure
  • Slightly boosted bass profile which may not suit those looking for a strictly flat studio response
  • Lack of advanced modern features like active noise cancellation (ANC)
  • Subjective sound signature that some find 'uniform' or less analytical than wired high-end models
  • Velour or soft fabric materials can attract dust and hair over time

Verdict

The AKG K935 is a premium 2.4GHz digital wireless headphone system designed for home audio, offering lossless audio streaming and a signal range of up to 30m. Key technical specifications include a frequency response of 16Hz to 22,000Hz, a sensitivity of 115dB, and a 32-ohm impedance, with a transmitter base that doubles as a magnetic charging cradle. Main characteristics and pros include its high-fidelity sound quality, adjustable signal sensitivity to match different audio sources, and long-wearing comfort provided by soft velvet over-ear pads. However, some users have noted a potentially fragile headband design and mediocre isolation from outside noise as primary drawbacks.

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