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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer earbuds that are wireless and have modern features like a microphone for calls, sweatproof certification, and an app for customization, the Baseus Bowie MA10 would suit you. They are also more suited for exercise and have active noise cancelling, which can be beneficial during air travel. However, for a richer audio experience with very good overall sound quality and an open design, which is preferable for a natural soundstage, the Koss KSC75 headphones may be a better option, especially if you're on a tight budget. Keep in mind, the Koss KSC75 need to be connected with a cable and lack a microphone and active noise cancelling. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Baseus Bowie MA10
Very good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Koss KSC75
Very good for music
Good for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8/10
8.3/10
The Koss KSC75 is very good for music, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Gaming
5.3/10
6.4/10
The Koss KSC75 is only fair for gaming, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7/10
7.5/10
The Koss KSC75 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
TV and Video
5.8/10
7.7/10
The Koss KSC75 is good for TV and video, while the Baseus Bowie MA10 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7/10
2.5/10
The Baseus Bowie MA10 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Battery
8.0 Hours
N/A
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has 8 hours of battery life. The Koss KSC75 does not have a battery.
Cost
$23
$20
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has a price of $23 and the Koss KSC75 costs $20.
Build Quality
8.5/10
5.6/10
The Baseus Bowie MA10 has very good build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
"Even if the Bowie MA10 only had some of the features and performance they offer at double the price, they’d be a helluva good value. But given that they far exceed any other earbuds at this price, if you’re looking for an ultra-affordable set of wireless earbuds and you don’t mind their big charging case, you just can’t go wrong."
"Let’s not insult the KSC75 by saying that it’s simply good for the price… because it’s far more than that. It basically has a monopoly at its asking price, and could still give modern budget headphones a run for their money 15 years after its release. The KSC75 is the world’s best not-headphone."
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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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