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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats Powerbeats Pro are wireless, making them convenient for exercise and mobility, plus they have built-in controls and are sweatproof, which is great for active users. They also offer better call quality and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. On the other hand, the Koss KSC75 headphones have a cable, but they deliver better music quality with a larger soundstage due to their open enclosure, making them suitable for critical listening in a quiet environment. They lack a built-in microphone, so they're not ideal for calls. The Beats are more expensive, heavier, and offer more features, while the Koss are budget-friendly, lighter, and focus on sound for music enthusiasts. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Koss KSC75
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.5
8.3
The Koss KSC75 is very good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
6.4
The Koss KSC75 is only fair for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
4.8
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
7.5
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss KSC75 is good.
TV and Video
5.7
7.7
The Koss KSC75 is good for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
2.5
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Koss KSC75 are both poor for noise reduction, though the Beats Powerbeats Pro is somewhat better.
Battery
10.0 Hours
N/A
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Koss KSC75 does not have a battery.
Cost
$124
$20
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the Koss KSC75 costs $20.
Build Quality
8.8
5.6
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has very good build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Koss KSC75 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Koss KSC75 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | January 1, 2005 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 45.3 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
Koss KSC75
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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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