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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you frequently make calls or attend meetings and are looking for earbuds with better mic quality and are also interested in features such as wireless connectivity, sweatproof certification, and active noise cancelling, the Jabra Elite 4 would be a suitable choice despite being pricier. However, if you prioritize a more open and natural soundstage and do not mind a wired connection, the Koss Porta Pro headphones would be a more economical option. The Koss Porta Pro’s on-ear open design is not ideal for noisy environments and they lack modern features like an app equalizer, but they are known for their long-standing reputation in sound quality and comfort. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
  • Very good for phone calls
  • Good for exercise
  • Very good for air travel
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro
  • Very good for music
  • Good for TV and video

Key differences

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Music

6.6
Elite 4
Porta Pro
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.

Gaming

5.4
Elite 4
Porta Pro
6.4
The Koss Porta Pro is only fair for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.

Phone Calls

8.8
Elite 4
Porta Pro
4.3
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Koss Porta Pro is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

8.6
Elite 4
Porta Pro
6.8
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro is only fair.

TV and Video

6.0
Elite 4
Porta Pro
7.6
The Koss Porta Pro is good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Elite 4
Porta Pro
2.5
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro is poor.

Battery

5.5 Hours
Elite 4
Porta Pro
N/A
The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Koss Porta Pro does not have a battery.

Cost

$100
Elite 4
Porta Pro
$49
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$50

$100

$150

$200

The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the Koss Porta Pro costs $49.

Build Quality

9.0
Elite 4
Porta Pro
6.0
The Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro has only fair build quality.
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How the Jabra Elite 4 and the Koss Porta Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Jabra Elite 4Koss Porta Pro
Jabra Elite 4Koss Porta Pro

GENERAL

Price
$100
$49
Brand
JabraKoss
Release Date
April 1, 2023January 1, 1984
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
6.6/108.3/10
Phone Calls Score
8.8/104.3/10
Gaming Score
5.4/106.4/10
TV and Video Score
6/107.7/10
Exercise Score
7.7/104.2/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
5.5 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
NoN/A
Charging time
3.5 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.2N/A
Case Battery Life
21N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
7/102.5/10
Virtual Surround
NoN/A
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
8.5/10N/A

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/106/10
Comfort score
7/107/10
Size
MediumN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
4.6 Grams63.5 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedN/A

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Jabra Elite 4

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SoundGuys

Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Jabra Elite 4 is a good midrange option with solid isolation and aptX codec for Android. It sounds consumer friendly from the box and the app has some EQ to adjust to taste. Some included luxuries include multipoint, sidetone, and Spotify Tap"

Koss Porta Pro

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Headphones.com

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 Jabra

Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.

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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