AKG
AKG K712 Pro · Midnight Black
Open-back
86
/ 100
From $349
VS
Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White wins by 10
Audeze
Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White
Planar magnetic
96
/ 100
From $4,500
Specdex verdict
Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, AKG K712 Pro · Midnight Black lands at 86 and Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White at 96. That puts Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick AKG K712 Pro · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Pick Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
AKG K712 Pro · Midnight Black 86
vs 96 Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White
Score breakdown
AKG K712 Pro · Midnight Black
86 anc 0
sound 86
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | AKG K712 Pro · Midnight Black | Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-back | Planar magnetic |
AKG K712 Pro · Midnight Black
Pros
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White
Pros
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: AKG K712 Pro · Midnight Black vs Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White
Which is better, AKG K712 Pro · Midnight Black or Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White? +
Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is AKG K712 Pro · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $349, AKG K712 Pro · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.
Is Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White worth the price? +
At $4,500, Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does AKG K712 Pro · Midnight Black or Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.