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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Koss KSC75 clip-on headphones have an open design which can provide natural sound and a wide soundstage but offer little noise isolation, making them less suitable for noisy environments. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) earbuds are a closed-back design with active noise cancelling, better for sound isolation and more versatile for various environments such as air travel. The Koss KSC75 is a wired model that lacks a microphone and modern features like an app for customization, whereas the "Nothing" Ear (2) supports wireless features, a lower latency mode suitable for gaming and TV, and an app to customize controls and audio settings. If you prioritize high sound quality at a budget price and don't need noise isolation or wireless convenience, the Koss KSC75 could be suitable for you. Conversely, if you are willing to spend more for active noise cancelling, a microphone, and modern wireless features, the "Nothing" Ear (2) would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss KSC75
- Very good for music
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.3
7.0
The Koss KSC75 is very good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good.
Gaming
6.4
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the Koss KSC75 is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.8
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.5
9.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss KSC75 is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.7 Hours
The Koss KSC75 does not have a battery. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$20
$149
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Koss KSC75 has a price of $20 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $149.
Build Quality
5.6
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has excellent build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.7
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to be very good for TV and video, while the Koss KSC75 is good.
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How the Koss KSC75 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss KSC75 | "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2005 | March 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6.7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3. | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 5.7/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 45.3 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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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."
"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
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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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