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AKG K245 vs Earfun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Earfun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Earfun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Earfun Wave Pro X leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • AKG K245
  • Earfun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
60
85
Sound
6.7
8.3
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
-
7.7
Value
5.5
9.6
Price (USD)
$110
$130

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?

Half a step newer

Earfun Wave Pro X (2026) against AKG K245 (2020). The Earfun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • K2452020
  • Wave Pro X20266 yr newer
What differsK245Wave Pro X

Platform

ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

USB-C
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes

Specifications

K245Wave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$110
$130
HearWiki score
60
85
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
50 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
15 Hz - 25 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
109 dB/mW
-
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
109
-
Bluetooth
-
6.0
Codecs
-
SBC, aptX, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
-
Yes
Battery life
-
90 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
50 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
none
buttons
Weight
295 g
259 g
Foldable
Yes
-
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
No
Yes
Model code
3405H00020-Z
-
Microphones
-
8
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
noise-cancelling mic

What reviewers said

AKG K245

The AKG K245 is a lightweight, foldable open-back studio headphone built for portable use, featuring 50 mm dynamic drivers, low 32 ohm impedance, and high sensitivity for easy driving from most devices. Its sound leans toward a relaxed, bass-emphasized character with a wide frequency range, making it a solid budget option for home-studio monitoring and casual listening, though it lacks noise cancellation and onboard controls.

  • Pro:Lightweight and foldable design for easy portability
  • Pro:High sensitivity and low impedance work well with portable sources
  • Pro:Wide frequency response with clear, dynamic sound
  • Con:Bass emphasis means tuning is not fully neutral
  • Con:Treble response could be more refined
  • Con:No inline controls or remote on the cable

Earfun Wave Pro X

The Earfun Wave Pro X is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that pairs hybrid active noise cancellation with an impressively long battery life. It supports a wide range of high-quality Bluetooth codecs, including LDAC and aptX Lossless, and offers multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching. With its 40mm dynamic drivers and customizable EQ, it aims to deliver a versatile and immersive listening experience at a competitive price point.

  • Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
  • Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Supports high-resolution codecs like LDAC and aptX Lossless
  • Con:Plastic build may not feel as premium as pricier rivals
  • Con:Controls are limited to physical buttons
  • Con:Frequency response is somewhat narrow for an over-ear model

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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