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AKG K271 MK II vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

8.07 in
7.87 in
AKG K271 MK II Headphones
AKG K271 MK II
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
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Editiorial reviews
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A new pair of closed-back headphones from AKG which are well suited to recording and overdubbing.Read more
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4.3 out of 5
24 user ratings
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42 user ratings
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3.7 out of 5
72 user ratings
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Full Comparison

Technical details

AKG K271 MK IIAKG K271 MK II
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

AKG K271 MK IIAKG K271 MK II
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Gold
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Red
  • White
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
CategoryStudioStudio
Noise isolatingyesyes

Dimensions

AKG K271 MK IIAKG K271 MK II
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Weight8.47 oz10.05 oz

Sound

AKG K271 MK IIAKG K271 MK II
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Impedance55.0 Ω38.0 Ω
Frequency range16 - 2800015 - 28000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Maximum input power200.0 mW1600.0 mW

Connectivity

AKG K271 MK IIAKG K271 MK II
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
3.5mm
Cable length31.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
Type of connector
  • Mini-XLR
  • 3.5mm
3.5mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesyes

Power

AKG K271 MK IIAKG K271 MK II
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Battery operatednono
Power handling capacity200.0 mW1600.0 mW

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