Over-Ear
AKG K361
70Good
$150
Full review dataAKG K361 vs AKG N9 Hybrid: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the AKG N9 Hybrid comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: AKG N9 Hybrid - Outstanding overall at around $289.
Over-Ear
AKG N9 Hybrid
86Outstanding
$290
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
AKG N9 Hybrid leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- AKG K361
- AKG N9 Hybrid
HearWiki score
70
86
Sound
7.5
9.0
Noise cancelling
-
8.4
Battery
-
9.8
Calls
-
9.1
Value
7.6
9.0
Price (USD)
$150
$290
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?
New platform
AKG N9 Hybrid (2024) against AKG K361 (2019). The AKG N9 Hybrid is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, Top codec LDAC against SBC and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing.
- K3612019
- N9 Hybrid20245 yr newer
What differsK361N9 Hybrid
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.3
- Top codec
- SBC
- LDAC
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
K361N9 Hybrid
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $150
- $290
- HearWiki score
- 70
- 86
- Released
- 2019
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still 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 - 28 kHz
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 114 dB/mW
- 98 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 114
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Battery life
- 24 h
- 100 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 55 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 180 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 6 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Google Assistant, Siri
- Weight
- 219 g
- 281 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Foldable
- Yes
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- -
- 1
What reviewers said
AKG K361
The AKG K361 is a lightweight, foldable closed-back over-ear headphone that prioritizes accurate, analytical sound and comfort for casual listening and travel. Its passive design offers no noise cancellation, leaving isolation modest, but its 50mm dynamic drivers and 24-hour wireless battery life make it a versatile budget-friendly option for both on-the-go and studio-style use.
- Pro:Accurate, analytical sound signature without harsh treble
- Pro:Very lightweight (219g) and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Foldable design enhances portability
- Con:No active noise cancellation, so isolation is limited
- Con:Only supports SBC codec, lacking higher-quality Bluetooth options
- Con:No multipoint connectivity for multi-device use
AKG N9 Hybrid
The AKG N9 Hybrid is a versatile over-ear headphone that balances detailed, well-controlled sound with strong adaptive noise cancellation and an exceptionally long battery life. It offers modern connectivity including Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint, and LDAC support, plus a comfortable build suited for music, gaming, and movies. Its feature set makes it a practical choice for users who value both performance and endurance.
- Pro:Very long battery life, even with ANC enabled
- Pro:Adaptive noise cancelling with customizable options
- Pro:Support for high-quality LDAC codec
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Only one microphone for calls
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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