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AKG K240 Studio vs Alienware Pro Wireless: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the AKG K240 Studio vs Alienware Pro Wireless, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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 K240 Studio
  • Alienware Pro Wireless
HearWiki score
-
86
Sound
-
8.7
Noise cancelling
-
8.1
Battery
-
9.1
Calls
-
8.7
Value
-
8.6
Price (USD)
$79
$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 and Transparency mode. For 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

  • K240 Studio2018
  • Pro Wireless20246 yr newer
What differsK240 StudioPro Wireless

Everyday features

USB-C
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes

Specifications

K240 StudioPro Wireless
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$79
$120
HearWiki score
Not scored
86
Released
2018
2024
Availability
Discontinued
Still sold new
Driver
30 mm dynamic
50 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
-
Driver size
30 mm
50 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
15 Hz - 25 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
55 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
104 dB/mW
-
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
104
-
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
ANC type
none
-
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
-
Custom EQ
No
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
none
-
Weight
240 g
310 g
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
No
Yes
Pad material
-
leatherette
Clamp force
-
365 g
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Model code
2058X00130
-
Microphones
-
2
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

AKG K240 Studio

The AKG K240 Studio is a wired, semi-open over-ear headphone tailored for studio monitoring, offering a reliable and comfortable listening experience. Its 30mm dynamic drivers deliver a clear frequency response from 15Hz to 25kHz, making it a solid choice for critical listening at a budget-friendly price. With a lightweight 240g build and a 3.5mm connector, it stays practical for long sessions without active noise cancellation or extra features.

  • Pro:Comfortable semi-open design for extended use
  • Pro:Accurate sound with wide frequency range
  • Pro:Lightweight at 240g
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No inline controls or app support
  • Con:Not foldable for portability

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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