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AKG K371 · 129 €Sennheiser HD 560S · 159 €
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| What matters | AKG K371AKGMedium confidence | Sennheiser HD 560SSennheiserMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.5 | 8.7 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 129,00 € (best in this comparison) | 159,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 8.6 | 9.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 6.6 | 7.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Performance | 9.0 (best in this comparison) | 8.8 |
| Longevity | 6.8 | 9.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 6.4 | 8.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 6.8 | 8.0 (best in this comparison) |
| Battery | — | N/A — wired |
| Noise cancelling | None — passive closed back | None, open back |
| Weight | 255 g | 240 g |
| Connection | Detachable cable, 3.5 mm | 6.3 mm + 3.5 mm adapter |
| Replaceable pads | Yes — pads and cables sold separately | Yes, €25, plus cable and headband |
| Best for | Neutral response in a closed back · Mixing where you cannot use an open back · Folding flat | Working at a desk · Accurate, uncoloured sound · Buying once and keeping it a decade |
| Avoid if | You are hard on your gear · You want a metal build | You need noise cancelling · You want wireless · You share an office — they leak sound |
| Main drawback | Headband yokes are a known failure point | Open back leaks in both directions |
Verdict
Take the AKG K371 unless you need longevity.
The Sennheiser HD 560S scores highest at 8.7, but it costs 30,00 € more than the AKG K371, which scores 7.5. That premium buys you longevity — 2.6 points of it. Worth it if working at a desk describes you; otherwise it is money you keep. Watch out for headband yokes are a known failure point on the AKG K371.
Best overallSennheiser HD 560S — Highest Worth Score here at 8.7, 1.2 ahead of the AKG K371. Best for working at a desk.
Best valueAKG K371 — 30,00 € cheaper than the Sennheiser HD 560S and only 1.2 behind on Worth Score. You give up longevity.
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.