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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize modern features like wireless connectivity, sweat and dust resistance, and active noise cancelling, the Jabra Elite 4 would be the better choice. They also have a higher mic quality, which is beneficial for calls and meetings. On the other hand, the Koss Porta Pro with a mic, while often less expensive, offers a more very good music listening experience due to its open-back design, which typically provides a more natural sound and wider soundstage; however, they lack noise isolation and are not suitable for exercise or travel due to their open design and lack of modern features like sweat resistance and active noise cancelling. The Koss Porta Pros are wired, so if you prefer not to worry about battery life, they are advantageous, but for those seeking the convenience of wireless earbuds, the Jabra Elite 4 is the go-to. Additionally, Jabra's offering is optimized for use with both Android and Apple devices, while Koss Porta Pro doesn't have such optimizations. 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 (with mic)
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.6
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.8
6.1
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6
6.8
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
TV and Video
6.0
7.6
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
7.0
2.5
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is poor.
Battery
5.5 Hours
N/A
The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$60
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Jabra Elite 4 has a price of $100 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) costs $60.
Build Quality
9.0
6.0
The Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has only fair build quality.
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How the Jabra Elite 4 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite 4 | Koss Porta Pro (with mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 1984 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 21 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.6 Grams | 63.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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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 (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 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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