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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro earbuds are a higher-end option with features like active noise cancelling, wireless connectivity with charging case, and water resistance, making them versatile for various environments including exercise and travel. They also have a built-in microphone which is useful for calls. On the other hand, the Koss KSC75 headphones are a more affordable, classic choice with a reputation for good sound quality and an open design that doesn't isolate noise as well, making them less suitable for noisy environments. The KSC75 have a more natural soundstage due to their open design but lack modern features such as a mic, wireless connectivity, and app-based customization. Choose the Creative Labs for a feature-rich, private listening experience or the Koss for cost-effective, high-fidelity sound with an open and airy feel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Outlier Pro
Very good for phone calls
Very good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Koss KSC75
Very good for music
Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
5.9/10
8.3/10
The Koss KSC75 is very good for music, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Gaming
5.3/10
6.4/10
The Koss KSC75 is only fair for gaming, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
8.3/10
4.8/10
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for phone calls, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.9/10
7.5/10
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss KSC75 is good.
TV and Video
5.5/10
7.7/10
The Koss KSC75 is good for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
2.5/10
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
N/A
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Koss KSC75 does not have a battery.
Cost
$45
$20
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$20
$30
$40
$50
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has a price of $45 and the Koss KSC75 costs $20.
Build Quality
9.0/10
5.6/10
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has excellent build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
"If you listen to music for extended periods such as commuting and work, and you hate having to pause to charge, give the Creative Outlier Pro wireless earbuds a try. You should be able to enjoy your tunes all day, or longer, without interruption."
"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 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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