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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and advanced features such as active noise cancelling, the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is suitable, offering good sound quality for music and TV with the added benefit of a charging case extending battery life. However, for budget-conscious customers who prefer open-back headphones with no need for battery charging, the Koss Porta Pro is a classic choice that provides a very good sound quality for music and gaming but with limited noise isolation. The Koss Porta Pro's on-ear, open design greatly enhances comfort for long sessions but is not ideal for noisy environments or exercise due to lack of sweatproofing. Choose the Aurvana Ace 2 for a modern, feature-rich experience or the Porta Pro for a reliable, cost-effective option with a retro feel and no fuss about charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
- The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has no clear advantages over the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2.
Key differences
Phone Calls
4.9
6.1
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair for phone calls, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
6.8
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
2.5
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) does not have a battery.
Cost
$150
$60
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has a price of $150 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) costs $60.
Build Quality
9.0
6.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has excellent build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.4
8.2
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both very good for music.
Gaming
8.6
8.2
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.7
7.6
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both good for TV and video.
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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 | Koss Porta Pro (with mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | January 1, 1984 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 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 | 7/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 63.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
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Tim Gideon | December 2023
"The Creative Aurvana Ace 2 earphones deliver robust, crisp audio thanks to their combination of xMEMS and dynamic drivers. We're fans of their extensive, high-quality codec options and highly customizable EQ."
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 Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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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