Over-Ear
AKG K272 HD
Not yet scored
$120
Full review dataAKG K272 HD vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the AKG K272 HD vs Wavefun Wave Pro X, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Over-Ear
Wavefun Wave Pro X
89Outstanding
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- AKG K272 HD
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
-
89
Sound
-
8.5
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
-
7.5
Value
-
9.0
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?
Same generation
The Wavefun Wave Pro X is 8 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 Wavefun Wave Pro X adds USB-C, Wear detection and Transparency mode. For 8 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- K272 HD2018
- Wave Pro X20268 yr newer
What differsK272 HDWave Pro X
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
K272 HDWave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $120
- $130
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 89
- Released
- 2018
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 30 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 30 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 16 Hz - 28 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 55 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 91 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 6.0
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 100 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 60 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- -
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Controls
- none
- -
- Weight
- 240 g
- -
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
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
Wavefun Wave Pro X
The Wavefun Wave Pro X is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with a claimed 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0, and a foldable design for portability. It features active noise cancellation, transparency mode, wear detection, and a detachable cable for wired use, making it a strong budget-friendly option for everyday listening.
- Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC)
- Pro:Includes ANC, transparency mode, and wear detection
- Pro:Foldable design with USB-C and wireless charging
- Con:No mention of high-resolution codec support in specs
- Con:Frequency response range is standard, not extended
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium at this price
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