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AKG K702 · 139 €Sennheiser HD 560S · 159 €
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| What matters | AKG K702AKGMedium confidence | Sennheiser HD 560SSennheiserMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 8.1 | 8.7 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 139,00 € (best in this comparison) | 159,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 8.8 | 9.2 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 7.2 | 7.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Performance | 8.4 | 8.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 8.6 | 9.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 8.4 | 8.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 6.8 | 8.0 (best in this comparison) |
| Battery | — | N/A — wired |
| Noise cancelling | None — open back | None, open back |
| Weight | 235 g | 240 g |
| Connection | Detachable mini-XLR, 6.3 mm | 6.3 mm + 3.5 mm adapter |
| Replaceable pads | Yes — pads, headband and cable sold separately | Yes, €25, plus cable and headband |
| Best for | Wide stage for the money · Long sessions — very light clamp · Detail in the midrange | Working at a desk · Accurate, uncoloured sound · Buying once and keeping it a decade |
| Avoid if | You want bass · You have no amplifier | You need noise cancelling · You want wireless · You share an office — they leak sound |
| Main drawback | Bass rolls off noticeably | Open back leaks in both directions |
Verdict
Take the AKG K702 unless you need support & warranty.
The Sennheiser HD 560S scores highest at 8.7, but it costs 20,00 € more than the AKG K702, which scores 8.1. That premium buys you support & warranty — 1.2 points of it. Worth it if working at a desk describes you; otherwise it is money you keep. Watch out for bass rolls off noticeably on the AKG K702.
Best overallSennheiser HD 560S — Highest Worth Score here at 8.7, 0.6 ahead of the AKG K702. Best for working at a desk.
Best valueAKG K702 — 20,00 € cheaper than the Sennheiser HD 560S and only 0.6 behind on Worth Score. You give up support & warranty.
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.