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AKG K371 · 129 €Audio-Technica ATH-M50x · 139 €
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| What matters | AKG K371AKGMedium confidence | Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-TechnicaMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.5 | 8.1 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 129,00 € (best in this comparison) | 139,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 8.6 (best in this comparison) | 8.4 |
| Build quality | 6.6 | 8.0 (best in this comparison) |
| Performance | 9.0 (best in this comparison) | 7.8 |
| Longevity | 6.8 | 8.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 6.4 | 7.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 6.8 | 7.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Battery | — | — |
| Noise cancelling | None — passive closed back | None — passive closed back |
| Weight | 255 g | 285 g |
| Connection | Detachable cable, 3.5 mm | Detachable cable, 3.5 mm + 6.3 mm adapter |
| Replaceable pads | Yes — pads and cables sold separately | Yes — pads and cables sold separately |
| Best for | Neutral response in a closed back · Mixing where you cannot use an open back · Folding flat | A first pair of studio headphones · Folding flat for travel · Three detachable cables in the box |
| Avoid if | You are hard on your gear · You want a metal build | You want a neutral response — the bass is lifted · You wear glasses; the clamp is firm |
| Main drawback | Headband yokes are a known failure point | Bass is elevated for a monitoring headphone |
Verdict
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x wins on both score and price.
Across these 2 headphones, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x has both the highest Worth Score (8.1) and the best score per euro at 139,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is bass is elevated for a monitoring headphone.
Best overallAudio-Technica ATH-M50x — Highest Worth Score here at 8.1, 0.6 ahead of the AKG K371. Best for a first pair of studio headphones.
CheapestAKG K371 — 129,00 € — the entry point here. Headband yokes are a known failure point
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.