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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 earbuds offer a midrange price with better overall sound quality and noise isolation than the Koss KSC75 headphones, suitable for exercise and air travel with features like sweatproof and active noise canceling. However, the Koss KSC75 is more budget-friendly with an open design that can provide a natural listening experience and is known for solid music performance, but lacks features like a microphone and built-in controls. The Pi5 S2 also has app integration for customization, which the KSC75 lacks, making them a better choice for tech-savvy users who prioritize wireless convenience and audio personalization. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2
- 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
6.7
8.3
The Koss KSC75 is very good for music, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is only fair.
Gaming
5.3
6.4
The Koss KSC75 is only fair for gaming, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
7.5
The Koss KSC75 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
7.7
The Koss KSC75 is good for TV and video, while the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 is very good for noise reduction, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Koss KSC75 does not have a battery.
Cost
$149
$20
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has a price of $149 and the Koss KSC75 costs $20.
Build Quality
8.9
5.6
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 has very good build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
4.8
The Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and Koss KSC75 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 and the Koss KSC75 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 | Koss KSC75 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2005 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 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 | 6.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.75 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 19 | 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 | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 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) | 6 Grams | 45.3 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2
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Major HiFi
Chris Golembeski | January 2023
"Bowers and Wilkins isn’t looking to make an obscure, premium wireless bud catered specifically towards audiophiles. Instead, it seems apparent that they’re going for the crown: a cool and popular look, an easy and comfortable fit, and an engaging stage with a great balance that is perfectly suited for mainstream listeners and audiophiles alike."
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 Bowers and Wilkins
Bowers and Wilkins is a British audio equipment manufacturer with a focus on innovation and product development. It was founded by a couple of real-life James Bonds, the co-founders John Bowers and Roy Wilkins, who met while working for MI6 during World War II. The company keeps being favored by enthusiasts due to their sound quality, craftsmanship and signature aesthetics.
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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