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Updated January 10, 2024·
To help you decide between the HifiMan Sundara and the Koss Porta Pro with a microphone, consider how you plan to use them. If you're looking for a high-end, audiophile experience and prioritize sound quality over cost, the HifiMan Sundara tends to offer superior soundstage and detail, making them a solid choice for critical listening at home. However, they are usually much more expensive and lack a microphone for calls. On the other hand, the Koss Porta Pro, while more affordable and offering the convenience of a built-in microphone for making calls, may have lower sound quality and less durability. The Porta Pro's lightweight design and portability also make them suitable for on-the-go listening. If budget is a concern or you need a versatile headset for everyday use, including taking calls, you might lean towards the Koss Porta Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Sundara
- Excellent for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Music
9.3
8.2
The HifiMan Sundara is excellent for music, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good.
Gaming
7.2
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for gaming, while the HifiMan Sundara is good.
Phone Calls
4.9
6.1
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair for phone calls, while the HifiMan Sundara is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
6.8
The HifiMan Sundara is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
TV and Video
8.8
7.6
The HifiMan Sundara is very good for TV and video, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is good.
Cost
$279
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The HifiMan Sundara has a price of $279 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) costs $60.
Build Quality
8.2
6.0
The HifiMan Sundara has very good build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The HifiMan Sundara and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the HifiMan Sundara and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| HifiMan Sundara | Koss Porta Pro (with mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$279 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2020 | January 1, 1984 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.2/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 394.6 Grams | 63.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | In-Line | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | July 2023
"The HiFiMan Sundara is the set of headphones to get if you want high-end audio, but don't want to shell out a king's ransom for it. These planar magnetic headphones are comfortable, straightforward, and excellent performers."
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 HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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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