Over-Ear
AKG K550 MKII
Not yet scored
$70
Full review dataAKG K550 MKII vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the AKG K550 MKII 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 K550 MKII
- 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)
$70
$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 9 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. For 9 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- K550 MKII2017
- Wave Pro X20269 yr newer
What differsK550 MKIIWave Pro X
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
K550 MKIIWave Pro X
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $70
- $130
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 89
- Released
- 2017
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 2
- Frequency response
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 99 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
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- none
- -
- Weight
- 305 g
- -
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
What reviewers said
AKG K550 MKII
The AKG K550 MKII is a wired, over-ear headphone designed for high-fidelity listening, featuring large 50mm dynamic drivers that deliver a wide frequency range from 12 Hz to 28 kHz. With a lightweight 305g build and 32-ohm impedance, it's easy to drive from most devices, making it a solid choice for home or studio use.
- Pro:Large 50mm drivers for detailed sound
- Pro:Extended frequency response for clear highs and deep lows
- Pro:Lightweight design for comfortable extended wear
- Con:No active noise cancellation for noisy environments
- Con:No inline controls or microphone on the cable
- Con:Wired-only connection limits portability
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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