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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget, the Koss KSC75 is the less expensive option, but it lacks a microphone, which is a key feature of the Koss Porta Pro with mic. The Porta Pro, though costlier, offers a microphone for calls and meetings, slightly better comfort, and higher portability due to its foldability. Both have similar open-back designs and sound quality suitable for a variety of audio content, but for gaming, the Porta Pro performs better. The KSC75 however, might not be as suitable for rigorous activities, as it does not come with secure fit accessories that come with the Porta Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss KSC75
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Gaming
6.4
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for gaming, while the Koss KSC75 is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.8
6.1
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair for phone calls, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.5
6.8
The Koss KSC75 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
Cost
$20
$60
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Koss KSC75 has a price of $20 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) costs $60.
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Key similarities
Music
8.3
8.2
The Koss KSC75 and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both very good for music.
TV and Video
7.7
7.6
The Koss KSC75 and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Koss KSC75 and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
5.6
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Koss Porta Pro (with mic) to have only fair build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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How the Koss KSC75 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss KSC75 | Koss Porta Pro (with mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2005 | January 1, 1984 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 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 | 5.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 45.3 Grams | 63.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | In-Line | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Koss KSC75
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InEar Fidelity
Crinacle | June 2022
"Let’s not insult the KSC75 by saying that it’s simply good for the price… because it’s far more than that. It basically has a monopoly at its asking price, and could still give modern budget headphones a run for their money 15 years after its release. The KSC75 is the world’s best not-headphone."
Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
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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 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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