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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and extended battery life for long sessions without the need for frequent recharging, the Earfun Wave Pro could be the better choice; they also feature active noise canceling, which is great for noisy environments or air travel. However, if you're on a budget and prefer a more open, natural sound and are fine with a wired connection, the Koss Porta Pro could suit you well, but be aware that they offer poor noise isolation and might not be ideal in loud settings. The Earfun Wave Pro also has a low latency mode, making them suitable for gaming and watching TV, features that the Koss Porta Pro lacks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
7.0
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro is very good for music, while the Earfun Wave Pro is good.
Gaming
8.7
6.4
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Koss Porta Pro is only fair.
Phone Calls
9.0
4.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Koss Porta Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
6.8
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
N/A
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Koss Porta Pro does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$49
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Koss Porta Pro costs $49.
Build Quality
8.5
6.0
The Earfun Wave Pro has very good build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
8.0
7.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be very good for TV and video, while the Koss Porta Pro is good.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Wave Pro | Koss Porta Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $49 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | January 1, 1984 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9/10 | 4.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 268 Grams | 63.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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"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 Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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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