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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for wireless convenience and the latest features like active noise cancelling and on-ear detection, the Beats Fit Pro would be a good choice, especially if you use Apple products, as they offer improved spatial audio and lower latency on those devices. They're also more suitable for exercise due to their sweatproof design and secure fit wingtips. However, the Koss Porta Pro, while much less expensive and wired, offers very good sound quality and is praised for gaming performance due to its open-back design which tends to provide a more natural soundstage. The Koss lacks modern features like active noise cancellation and is not sweatproof, but its foldable design and lightweight make it highly portable. Consider the Beats Fit Pro if you prioritize modern features and active lifestyles or the Koss Porta Pro if you're more budget-conscious and need great quality audio with an open design for home use or gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.9
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for music, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Gaming
4.9
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for gaming, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
6.8
The Beats Fit Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
TV and Video
5.6
7.6
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is good for TV and video, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is poor.
Battery
5.2 Hours
N/A
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) does not have a battery.
Cost
$200
$60
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $200 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) costs $60.
Build Quality
8.5
6.0
The Beats Fit Pro has very good build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
6.3
6.1
The Beats Fit Pro and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both only fair for phone calls.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Fit Pro | Koss Porta Pro (with mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | January 1, 1984 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | 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 | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.7/10 | 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) | 5.6 Grams | 63.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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SoundGuys
Lili Katz | January 2024
"The Beats Fit Pro is just as easy to use with an Android device as it is with an iPhone. It seems Apple-owned Beats is trying to appeal to a wider market, and it works. The Fit Pro fits like a pro with the ear tip fit test and multiple ear tips. Sound quality is sure to please most athletes, but the Fit Pro is just at home in the office as it is in the gym. The main factor holding the Beats Fit Pro back from gold is the price."
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 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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