Head to head

AKG K702 vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Both scored on the same six factors, priced on what you actually pay including delivery, and each claim linked to the source it came from. Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.

Verdict

The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO wins on both score and price.

Across these 2 headphones, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO has both the highest Worth Score (8.7) and the best score per euro at 129,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is treble peak is sharp for some listeners.

Best overallBeyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — Highest Worth Score here at 8.7, 0.6 ahead of the AKG K702. Best for tracking and recording.

Skip this oneAKG K702 — Lowest Worth Score here at 8.1, 0.6 lower against the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and no cheaper. Bass rolls off noticeably

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The value of a comparison is the differences.

Comparison of AKG K702, Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO
What matters	AKG K702AKGMedium confidence	Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROBeyerdynamicMedium confidence
Worth Score	8.1	8.7 (best in this comparison)
Best price	139,00 €	129,00 € (best in this comparison)
Build quality	7.2	8.6 (best in this comparison)
Performance	8.4 (best in this comparison)	8.0
Longevity	8.6	9.4 (best in this comparison)
Repairability	8.4	9.2 (best in this comparison)
Support & warranty	6.8	8.0 (best in this comparison)
Noise cancelling	None — open back	None — passive closed back
Weight	235 g	270 g
Connection	Detachable mini-XLR, 6.3 mm	Fixed coiled cable, 3.5 mm + 6.3 mm adapter
Replaceable pads	Yes — pads, headband and cable sold separately	Yes — every part is a spare part
Best for	Wide stage for the money · Long sessions — very light clamp · Detail in the midrange	Tracking and recording · Isolation without electronics · Velour pads you can replace forever
Avoid if	You want bass · You have no amplifier	You are treble sensitive · You want a detachable cable
Main drawback	Bass rolls off noticeably	Treble peak is sharp for some listeners

3 identical rows hidden. They are the same for every product here, so they cannot help you choose.

What each score is based on

4 published sources between them

AKG K702

AKG K702 reviewSoundGuys · informs performance, price fairness
AKG K702 ReviewRTINGS · informs performance, build quality

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro Repair HelpiFixit · informs repairability
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO ReviewRTINGS · informs performance, build quality

Confidence is computed from those lists, not asserted: AKG K702 is medium on 2, Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is medium on 2. A factor with nothing behind it says so on the product page rather than borrowing a citation that does not speak to it.

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Prototype. Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed. Prices are the cheapest delivered price we recorded — 139,00 € and 129,00 € — not a live quote. How we score products.