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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats Solo 3 offers a closed-enclosure design with active noise cancellation, making it suitable for noisy environments and air travel, and they're foldable for better portability. They have built-in controls, a longer battery life, and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. However, they are typically more expensive and may not be as comfortable for extended use. The Koss KSC75, on the other hand, have an open design that provides a more natural soundstage but less noise isolation, which may not be ideal in loud settings. They are more affordable, very light, and the clip-on form factor allows for increased stability during activities, though they lack a microphone and built-in controls. If budget is a concern and you don’t need noise cancellation or wireless convenience, KSC75 could be the better choice. If you prioritize noise cancellation, wireless functionality, and call handling capabilities with longer battery life, the Beats Solo 3 may be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Solo 3
- 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
6.3
8.3
The Koss KSC75 is very good for music, while the Beats Solo 3 is only fair.
Gaming
5.3
6.4
The Koss KSC75 is only fair for gaming, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
7.5
The Koss KSC75 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
7.7
The Koss KSC75 is good for TV and video, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
2.5
The Beats Solo 3 and Koss KSC75 are both poor for noise reduction, though the Beats Solo 3 is somewhat better.
Battery
41.5 Hours
N/A
The Beats Solo 3 has 41.5 hours of battery life. The Koss KSC75 does not have a battery.
Cost
$117
$20
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Solo 3 has a price of $117 and the Koss KSC75 costs $20.
Build Quality
8.0
5.6
The Beats Solo 3 has very good build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.7
4.8
The Koss KSC75 and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for phone calls.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Solo 3 | Koss KSC75 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$117 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2016 | January 1, 2005 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.7/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.9/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 41.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 4.2 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 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 | 5.4/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 213.1 Grams | 45.3 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Beats Solo 3
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Beats Solo3 Wireless is an old set of headphones but still works reliably well with iPhones, due to W1 chip integration and AAC support. The Beats Solo3 Wireless holds up well today with just a few features showing its age."
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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