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AKG K371 · 129 €Philips Fidelio X2HR · 139 €
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| What matters | AKG K371AKGMedium confidence | Philips Fidelio X2HRPhilipsMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Best price | 129,00 € (best in this comparison) | 139,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 8.6 | 8.9 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 6.6 | 7.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Performance | 9.0 (best in this comparison) | 8.0 |
| Longevity | 6.8 | 7.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 6.4 (best in this comparison) | 6.0 |
| Support & warranty | 6.8 (best in this comparison) | 5.2 |
| Battery | — | — |
| Noise cancelling | None — passive closed back | None — open back |
| Weight | 255 g | 380 g |
| Connection | Detachable cable, 3.5 mm | Detachable cable, 3.5 mm |
| Replaceable pads | Yes — pads and cables sold separately | Yes — velour pads sold separately |
| Best for | Neutral response in a closed back · Mixing where you cannot use an open back · Folding flat | A warm, easy tuning · The most comfortable headband in the price range · Gaming and films |
| Avoid if | You are hard on your gear · You want a metal build | You want a neutral reference · You need portability |
| Main drawback | Headband yokes are a known failure point | Heavy at 380 g |
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, tied with the Philips Fidelio X2HR. Best for neutral response in a closed back.
Best if budget is no objectPhilips Fidelio X2HR — 10,00 € more than the AKG K371 and level on Worth Score. Best for a warm, easy tuning.
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.