Over-Ear
AKG K72
72Good
$29
Full review dataAKG K72 vs JLab JBuddies Pop Wireless: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the AKG K72 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 72. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: AKG K72 - Good overall at around $29.
Over-Ear
JLab JBuddies Pop Wireless
62Average
$20
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
AKG K72
Sound6.5
Value8.0
JLab JBuddies Pop Wireless
Sound6.0
Battery8.0
Calls5.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | AKG K72 | JLab JBuddies Pop Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $29 | $20 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2018 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 40mm | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Driver size | - | 40mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 16Hz-20kHz | 20-20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB ±1 dB |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.2 |
| Codecs | - | SBC, AAC MPEG-2 |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 9.14 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 50 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 48 h |
| Full charge time | - | 180 min |
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| ANC type | - | none |
| Transparency mode | - | No |
| Companion app | - | No |
| Custom EQ | - | No |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | buttons | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 200 g | 128.14 g |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 1 |
| Microphone | - | 1 x condenser |
What reviewers said
AKG K72
The AKG K72 is a budget-friendly closed-back headphone designed for home and studio use, offering a comfortable fit and a wide soundstage for its price. It is easy to drive with most devices, though its long fixed cable and slightly colored midrange may limit portability and critical listening.
- Pro:Comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Easy to drive from phones and laptops
- Pro:Wide, spacious sound for the price
- Con:Long, non-detachable cable is awkward for on-the-go use
- Con:Midrange coloration can affect accuracy
- Con:Not ideal for professional critical listening
JLab JBuddies Pop Wireless
These budget-friendly over-ear headphones are aimed at younger listeners, offering a flexible mix of wireless and wired use. With a remarkably long battery life and straightforward button controls, they’re built for hassle-free everyday use, though they lack advanced features like noise cancellation or app support. The simple, durable design makes them a practical pick for kids, but sound customization is off the table.
- Pro:Very long battery life for wireless use
- Pro:Can be used wired or wirelessly
- Pro:Lightweight and kid-friendly build
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Limited to basic SBC and AAC codecs
- Con:No app support or custom EQ options
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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