The catch
AKG K371
Compared with K361, it adds 36 g.
Side by side
AKG K371 vs K361: K371 adds a coiled lead, K361 saves 36 g
Quick verdict
AKG K361 is the lighter headphone, and it fits if straight cables suit your setup. It saves 36 g and keeps the same 1.2 m and 3 m straight leads. K371 is for you if you want the additional coiled lead and its documented metal-reinforced hinge and band. Neither needs charging, and Bluetooth and ANC are absent from both.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
K361 weighs about 14% less
K361 sheds 36 g and keeps both folding and a detachable cable.
Where this comes from
14.1% = (255 - 219) / 255 × 100, with manufacturer headphone weights as inputs.
The catch
AKG K361
K371 includes a coiled cable, but this package does not.
AKG K371
- Why pick it
- A coiled lead supplied next to the straight cables is what you want.
- The documented metal-reinforced hinge and band of the K371 are what you prefer.
- The catch
- Compared with K361, it adds 36 g.
AKG K361
- Why pick it
- The lighter 219 g headphone is the one you want.
- Your use is covered by the two supplied straight cable lengths.
- The catch
- K371 includes a coiled cable, but this package does not.
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What this page compares
AKG K371 and K361 compared on headphone weight, supplied cables, folding and electrical ratings, to help you decide if the coiled lead suits your recording setup.
AKG K361 is the lighter headphone, and it fits if straight cables suit your setup. It saves 36 g and keeps the same 1.2 m and 3 m straight leads. K371 is for you if you want the additional coiled lead and its documented metal-reinforced hinge and band. Neither needs charging, and Bluetooth and ANC are absent from both.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Your priority is lower headphone weight
K361 is 36 g lighter and still comes with both straight lengths.
- AKG K371
- Good
- AKG K361
- Better fit
You like a coiled lead for recording
The coiled cable comes with K371. With K361 you would have to buy a compatible one.
- AKG K371
- Better fit
- AKG K361
- Depends
The laptop shares that desk
A 1.2 m straight lead ships with both, so you are never stuck with a 3 m cable next to the laptop.
- AKG K371
- Similar
- AKG K361
- Similar
The interface is a two-meter cable run away
A 3 m straight lead comes with each. See whether the slack left over is enough for how you move.
- AKG K371
- Similar
- AKG K361
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
K361 weighs about 14% less
K361 sheds 36 g and keeps both folding and a detachable cable.
How we worked this out
14.1% = (255 - 219) / 255 × 100, with manufacturer headphone weights as inputs.
K371 brings another cable format but no extra reach
The third lead is a coiled one. A 3 m straight lead and a 1.2 m straight lead are already in both packages.
How we worked this out
Check the two official package lists against each other. On top of the two straight lengths both models share, K371 adds one 3 m coiled cable.
Published inputs for source matching are equal
Stepping up to K371 leaves the stated impedance and 1 kHz voltage sensitivity unchanged. Look at tuning and handling instead of reading the model number as an electrical upgrade.
How we worked this out
AKG’s current product tables give 32 ohms and 114 dB SPL/V at 1 kHz for both. Those are published ratings and not independent measurements.
Plug in your setup
Which headphones suit the way you listen?
Start with how you listen. Charging over USB is not the same as playing audio over USB, and some headphones need power even on a cable. These answers are placeholders until you apply your own.
AKG K371
Fails these checksThis model cannot play over Bluetooth.
AKG K361
Fails these checksThis model cannot play over Bluetooth.
Battery figures are maker claims for the stated mode. They do not reflect measured travel time. Volume, codec, calls and battery age all change runtime. Closed earcups can still leak some sound. Weight alone does not predict comfort. USB audio needs a compatible source and cable. This check does not judge sound quality, mic quality or amplifier power.
Option A
AKG, K371
K371
This folding wired studio pair ships with a short lead, a long one and a coiled one. It works at a laptop desk or a standing recording position, and never needs charging.
- Best for
- Switching from a laptop to a recording interface
Facts we checked
- AKG lists closed over-ear cups and a headphone weight of 255 g.
- Supplied leads come as 1.2 m straight, 3 m straight and 3 m coiled.
- The notched hinges fold for storage, and the audio cable detaches.
- Officially it is rated 32 ohms and 114 dB SPL/V at 1 kHz.
Option B
AKG, K361
K361
This 219 g folding wired pair comes with a 1.2 m straight lead and a 3 m one. Pick it if low weight outranks having a coiled cable in the box.
- Best for
- A lighter wired pair for laptop and studio use
Facts we checked
- The current AKG specification table and the sell sheet both give 219 g.
- Two straight cables, 1.2 m and 3 m, are supplied, and both detach.
- Folding gives the closed over-ear design a smaller shape.
- The AKG listing is 32 ohms and 114 dB SPL/V at 1 kHz.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | AKG K371 | AKG K361 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headphone weight | 255 g | 219 g | K361’s published headphone weight is 36 g lower. |
| Supplied straight cables | 1.2 m and 3 m | 1.2 m and 3 m | Either handles a near laptop and a farther interface. |
| Coiled lead in the box | One, listed at 3 m | None | K371 offers another cable format but no longer maximum straight-cable reach. |
| Total supplied audio leads | Three | Two | The coiled lead is the extra one in the K371 package. |
| Nominal impedance | 32 ohms | 32 ohms | On impedance, neither is the easier match for your source. |
| Rated voltage sensitivity | 114 dB SPL/V at 1 kHz | 114 dB SPL/V at 1 kHz | Both the voltage sensitivity and the nominal impedance published by AKG are identical. |
| Storage and cable replacement | Folding, detachable lead | Folding, detachable lead | You do not have to live with a fixed cable or a full-size storage shape on either. |
| Acoustic construction | Closed over-ear | Closed over-ear | Open-back models are a worse fit than either of these for a recording or shared-room shortlist. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With AKG K371
- It does not offer Bluetooth or active noise cancellation.
With AKG K361
- Phones and laptops with only USB need a suitable headphone adapter.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
A coiled lead supplied next to the straight cables is what you want.
Go with AKG K371. The same 1.2 m and 3 m straight cables that come with K361 are in the K371 box too, along with a coiled lead. A coiled cable can keep slack more gathered at a recording position, though pulling it tight creates tension. If you always use a straight lead at a desk, the extra cable does not fix a reach problem that K361 leaves open.
The lighter 219 g headphone is the one you want.
Go with AKG K361. K361 comes in at 219 g against 255 g for K371, a reduction of 36 g or 14.1% relative to K371. Both fold and both have detachable cables, so getting the lower published weight does not mean giving up the short laptop lead or the long interface lead. Comfort still depends on pad fit and headband pressure.
Decision guide
How to decide
For the lighter headphone, go with AKG K361 if straight cables suit your setup. It saves 36 g and still has the same 1.2 m and 3 m straight leads. For the additional coiled lead and the documented metal-reinforced hinge and band, go with K371. Neither needs charging, and neither adds Bluetooth or ANC.
The additional cable affects handling and not reach
The same 1.2 m and 3 m straight cables that come with K361 are in the K371 box too, along with a coiled lead. A coiled cable can keep slack more gathered at a recording position, though pulling it tight creates tension. If you always use a straight lead at a desk, the extra cable does not fix a reach problem that K361 leaves open.
The lighter option retains the useful desk connections
K361 comes in at 219 g against 255 g for K371, a reduction of 36 g or 14.1% relative to K371. Both fold and both have detachable cables, so getting the lower published weight does not mean giving up the short laptop lead or the long interface lead. Comfort still depends on pad fit and headband pressure.
Identical electrical ratings do not settle sound preference
AKG lists both at 32 ohms and 114 dB SPL/V at 1 kHz. There is no published sensitivity advantage to derive between them from those inputs. K371 has a titanium-coated diaphragm and a wider advertised response range, but those facts do not demonstrate that you will prefer its tuning. Its metal-reinforced hinge and band are documented construction details. BillionFables has not run a long-term durability test on them.
An example with real numbers
A lighter pair that keeps its cable reach
Set the headphone weights side by side with the longest supplied straight leads for a desk needing 2 m of routed cable.
The mathCable margin = 3 − 2 = 1 m. Weight reduction = (255 − 219) ÷ 255 × 100 = 14.1%.
- A routed distance of 2 m is just an example and not a universal desk layout.
- The calculation uses manufacturer headphone weights. Loose cables and the carrying pouch are left out.
- Straight leads go into the calculation, and a coiled cable pulled tight does not.
| Situation | Headphone weight | Straight cable's margin |
|---|---|---|
| AKG K371 | 255 g | 1 m |
| AKG K361 | 219 g | 1 m |
What it tells youIn this example K361 drops 36 g and the nominal cable margin stays the same. K371 adds an extra coiled option. Its straight reach is no longer.
Watch out forWhatever cable is left over still has to let you move comfortably without tension.
What this page can’t tell you
- This page claims no measured comparison of tonal balance, isolation or long-term durability.
- Ratings cannot guarantee compatibility with every source or any particular listening level.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the headphones we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 9 of the 60 models checked meet every need here: “I do not want something else to charge”, “I record with a microphone running”, and “I want to swap out a damaged cable”.
9 models fit, out of 60 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I do not want something else to charge”, “I record with a microphone running”, and “I want to swap out a damaged cable”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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The lighter 219 g headphone is the one you want.
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