Over-Ear
AKG K182
57Average
$120
Full review dataAKG K182 vs Alienware Pro Wireless: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Alienware Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Alienware Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $125.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Alienware Pro Wireless leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- AKG K182
- Alienware Pro Wireless
HearWiki score
57
86
Sound
6.4
8.7
Noise cancelling
-
8.1
Battery
-
9.1
Calls
-
8.7
Value
4.6
8.6
Price (USD)
$120
$120
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Alienware Pro Wireless is 6 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Alienware Pro Wireless adds USB-C. For 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- K1822018
- Pro Wireless20246 yr newer
What differsK182Pro Wireless
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
K182Pro Wireless
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $120
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 57
- 86
- Released
- 2018
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2× 50 mm dynamic
- 50 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 28 kHz
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 112 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Battery life
- -
- 70 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 35 h
- Quick charge
- -
- 15 min → 6 h
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- none
- -
- Weight
- 255 g
- 310 g
- Foldable
- Yes
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Pad material
- -
- leatherette
- Clamp force
- -
- 365 g
- Microphones
- -
- 2
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- AI ENC
What reviewers said
AKG K182
The AKG K182 is a closed-back, wired monitoring headphone that delivers a balanced and capable sound profile, powered by large 50 mm dynamic drivers. Its lightweight, foldable design and detachable cable make it a practical choice for studio work, home recording, and live monitoring applications. Offering strong performance at a budget-friendly price, it stands out as a solid value for musicians and audio enthusiasts.
- Pro:Accurate, balanced sound for monitoring
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
- Pro:Foldable design with detachable cable for portability
- Con:No active noise cancellation or built-in controls
- Con:Wired connection only, limiting wireless convenience
- Con:Sound isolation may be less effective than some competitors
Alienware Pro Wireless
Its leatherette pads and moderate 310g weight aim for comfort during long sessions, while the 2.4GHz wireless option and USB-C charging add versatility for desk and on-the-go use. Sound quality is generally strong, but the microphone performance and a single SBC codec limit keep it from being a flawless all-rounder.
- Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
- Pro:Comfortable leatherette ear pads for long wear
- Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included
- Con:Microphone quality is underwhelming for the price
- Con:Only SBC codec support limits high-res wireless audio
- Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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