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AKG K240 MKII vs Sennheiser HD 458BT

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

HIGHER SCORE
AKG K240 MKII
7.2
/ 10
On-earMid range
Sennheiser HD 458BT
6.8
/ 10
On-earMid range

Specs comparison

7.2/10
SCORE
6.8/10
55Ω
IMPEDANCE
32Ω
91dB
SENSITIVITY
104dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The AKG K240 MKII scores 7.2/10 with 55Ω impedance and 91dB sensitivity. At 55Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Sennheiser HD 458BT scores 6.8/10 with 32Ω impedance and 104dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the AKG K240 MKII scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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