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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are looking for earbuds that are great for exercise, portable, and have features like sweat proofing and active noise cancelling, the Jabra Elite Active 75t is ideal but at a higher price point. However, if you prefer open-back headphones with better sound quality and soundstage, which is suitable for home use but not exercise, the Koss Porta Pro with mic is more affordable. Keep in mind that Koss lacks noise cancelling and isn't designed for exercise. Jabra offers useful extras such as app-based customization and longer battery life, while Koss provides a timeless design with a reliable wired connection. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
5.5
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
5.0
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
6.1
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair for phone calls, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
6.8
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
5.3
7.6
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is poor.
Battery
7.5 Hours
N/A
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) does not have a battery.
Cost
$180
$60
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$100
$150
$200
$250
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $180 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) costs $60.
Build Quality
9.0
6.0
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has only fair build quality.
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How the Jabra Elite Active 75t and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite Active 75t | Koss Porta Pro (with mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$180 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2020 | January 1, 1984 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9.5/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 63.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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Jabra Elite Active 75t
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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | November 2022
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
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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