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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and advanced features like active noise cancelling, low-latency listening and LDAC support for high-quality audio streaming, go for the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 earbuds; they excel in calls and meetings, have a decent battery life, and offer a more secure fit for exercise. However, if you prefer a lightweight option with a classic design at a lower cost and don't mind a wired connection, the Koss Porta Pro headphones are a viable choice with a reputation for good sound quality, although they lack modern features such as wireless connectivity, active noise cancellation, and aren't as suited for exercise or travel due to less effective noise isolation and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
7.3
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for music, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is good.
Gaming
8.7
8.2
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both very good for gaming, though the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
9.1
6.1
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for phone calls, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
6.8
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
TV and Video
8.2
7.6
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for TV and video, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
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The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has a price of $199 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) costs $60.
Build Quality
8.5
6.0
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has very good build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has only fair build quality.
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How the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 | Koss Porta Pro (with mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | January 1, 1984 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.6/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 63.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
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Engadget
Billy Steele | January 2024
"There’s plenty to like about the ATH-TWX7. A robust set of features brings a lot of convenience to your day. But a few of those tools could still use some fine-tuning and the lack of automatic pausing in 2024 is a head scratcher. Still, the audio is mostly good, and transparency mode is better than most. Add in the solid call quality and the in-app voice test and the ATH-TWX7 are a worthy consideration, especially at this price. Too bad it falls short of being a more complete package some of the competition offers for a slightly larger investment."
Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
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Sebastian Taboada | February 2022
"It’s clear to see why these have been such a popular choice amongst listeners for nearly four decades. It’s a charming pair of headphones that delivers a truly enjoyable listening experience and one that I think punches well above its weight."
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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
About Koss
Koss is an American headphone manufacturer established in 1953. In 1958, they created the first set of stereophones, that is headphones with stereo sound, and in 1984 they released the world-famous Porta Pro, a set of on-ear headphones that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 30 years and that is still made, sold and loved by many audio enthusiasts around the world today.
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