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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats EP serves well if you value build quality and an on-ear, closed-back design for better noise isolation, though they're not as portable as the Koss. The Koss KSC75 stands out for its clip-on, open-back design, giving a more natural sound and a wider soundstage; they're also lighter and more portable but offer less build quality and noise isolation. Both have similar sound quality for music, but none provide a microphone, active noise cancelling, wireless capabilities, or sweat/dustproof certification, which might be preferred features depending on your usage scenarios, like calls or workouts. Choose the Beats EP for a sturdier build and noise isolation or Koss for portability and a more open sound at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats EP
- The Beats EP has no clear advantages over the Koss KSC75.
Advantages of the Koss KSC75
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
4.2
4.8
The Koss KSC75 and Beats EP are both poor for phone calls, though the Koss KSC75 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
7.5
The Koss KSC75 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats EP is only fair.
Noise Reduction
5.3
2.5
The Beats EP and Koss KSC75 are both poor for noise reduction, though the Beats EP is somewhat better.
Cost
$100
$20
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats EP has a price of $100 and the Koss KSC75 costs $20.
Build Quality
8.0
5.6
The Beats EP has very good build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.1
8.3
The Koss KSC75 and Beats EP are both very good for music.
Gaming
6.3
6.4
The Koss KSC75 and Beats EP are both only fair for gaming.
TV and Video
7.6
7.7
The Koss KSC75 and Beats EP are both good for TV and video.
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How the Beats EP and the Koss KSC75 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats EP | Koss KSC75 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | January 1, 2005 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 45.3 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Beats EP
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Headphonecheck
Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."
Koss KSC75
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InEar Fidelity
Crinacle | June 2022
"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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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