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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for wireless convenience and active noise cancelling, the Earfun Wave Pro is a solid choice, particularly for travel and listening to music. They also have better build quality and a detachable cable, making them versatile for both wired and wireless use. Despite a somewhat higher price, they offer valuable features like a low latency mode for gaming and LDAC codec support for higher quality audio over Bluetooth. On the other hand, the Koss Porta Pro is more lightweight, foldable for enhanced portability, and offers an open-back design which can provide a more natural soundstage but with less noise isolation. They are a better option if you primarily use headphones at home or in quiet environments and prefer a wired connection. Both have very good sound quality, but the Koss lacks features like wireless connectivity and noise cancellation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
7.0
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for music, while the Earfun Wave Pro is good.
Gaming
8.7
8.2
The Earfun Wave Pro and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both very good for gaming, though the Earfun Wave Pro is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
9.0
6.1
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
6.8
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
N/A
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$60
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) costs $60.
Build Quality
8.5
6.0
The Earfun Wave Pro has very good build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) 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 (with mic) is good.
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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Wave Pro | Koss Porta Pro (with mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $60 | ||
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 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | In-Line | |
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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