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AKG K371 · 129 €HiFiMan HE400se · 139 €
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| What matters | AKG K371AKGMedium confidence | HiFiMan HE400seHiFiManMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.5 (best in this comparison) | 6.8 |
| Best price | 129,00 € (best in this comparison) | 139,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 8.6 | 9.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 6.6 (best in this comparison) | 5.2 |
| Performance | 9.0 (best in this comparison) | 8.6 |
| Longevity | 6.8 (best in this comparison) | 6.0 |
| Repairability | 6.4 (best in this comparison) | 5.8 |
| Support & warranty | 6.8 (best in this comparison) | 3.8 |
| Battery | — | — |
| Noise cancelling | None — passive closed back | None — open back |
| Weight | 255 g | 390 g |
| Connection | Detachable cable, 3.5 mm | Detachable 3.5 mm dual-entry |
| Replaceable pads | Yes — pads and cables sold separately | Yes — pads sold separately |
| Best for | Neutral response in a closed back · Mixing where you cannot use an open back · Folding flat | Hearing planar bass texture for under €150 · Detail well above the price · A second pair alongside a dynamic set |
| Avoid if | You are hard on your gear · You want a metal build | You need it to survive being thrown in a bag · You want reliable warranty service in the EU |
| Main drawback | Headband yokes are a known failure point | Build quality is the weak point — headband and cable both fail |
Verdict
The AKG K371 wins on both score and price.
Across these 2 headphones, the AKG K371 has both the highest Worth Score (7.5) and the best score per euro at 129,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is headband yokes are a known failure point.
Best overallAKG K371 — Highest Worth Score here at 7.5, 0.7 ahead of the HiFiMan HE400se. Best for neutral response in a closed back.
Skip this oneHiFiMan HE400se — Lowest Worth Score here at 6.8, 0.7 lower against the AKG K371 and no cheaper. Build quality is the weak point — headband and cable both fail
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.