Over-Ear
AKG K361
70Good
$150
Full review dataAKG K361 vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Wavefun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Wavefun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.
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 7 of 7 measures.
- AKG K361
- Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
70
89
Sound
7.5
8.5
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
-
7.5
Value
7.6
9.0
Price (USD)
$150
$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
Wavefun Wave Pro X (2026) against AKG K361 (2019). The Wavefun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0. It also adds Wireless charging.
- K3612019
- Wave Pro X20267 yr newer
What differsK361Wave Pro X
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 6.0
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
K361Wave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $150
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 70
- 89
- Released
- 2019
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 15 Hz - 28 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 114 dB/mW
- -
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 114
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 24 h
- 100 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 60 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 219 g
- -
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- Yes
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
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
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
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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