Over-Ear
AKG K272 HD
Not yet scored
$120
Full review dataAKG K272 HD vs Earfun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the AKG K272 HD vs Earfun Wave Pro X, 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.
Earfun Wave Pro X leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- AKG K272 HD
- Earfun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
-
85
Sound
-
8.3
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
-
7.7
Value
-
9.6
Price (USD)
$120
$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 K272 HD (2018). 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.
- K272 HD2018
- Wave Pro X20268 yr newer
What differsK272 HDWave Pro X
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
K272 HDWave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $120
- $130
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 85
- Released
- 2018
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 30 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 30 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 16 Hz - 28 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 55 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 91 dB/mW
- -
- 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
- 240 g
- 259 g
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Microphones
- -
- 8
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- noise-cancelling mic
What reviewers said
AKG K272 HD
The AKG K272 HD is a wired, closed-back over-ear headphone built for studio monitoring and critical listening. Its 30 mm dynamic drivers deliver a broad frequency response from 16 Hz to 28 kHz, while the 55-ohm impedance and 91 dB sensitivity suit professional gear. The design prioritizes passive isolation for focused audio work, though it lacks modern conveniences like controls or wireless features.
- Pro:Closed-back design for good passive isolation
- Pro:Wide frequency response for detailed monitoring
- Pro:Lightweight at 240 g for comfortable long sessions
- Con:No inline controls or cable remote
- Con:Low sensitivity requires a decent amplifier
- Con:No wireless or ANC features
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
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