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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for good sound quality on a budget, the Koss KSC75 offers impressive performance for its price, with a strong preference for music over other types of content. However, it lacks a mic, has no wireless capabilities, and isn't suitable for exercise or travel due to poor noise isolation and non-secure fit. Contrastingly, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are pricier but provide a fully wireless experience, superior call and meeting quality, active noise cancellation for travel, and are sweatproof, making them versatile for most activities including exercise. If budget isn't a concern, the Buds 2 Pro offer superior functionality and convenience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss KSC75
- The Koss KSC75 has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
6.4
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the Koss KSC75 is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.8
7.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.5
8.4
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss KSC75 is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Battery
N/A
4.8 Hours
The Koss KSC75 does not have a battery. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$20
$188
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The Koss KSC75 has a price of $20 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
Build Quality
5.6
9.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has excellent build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.3
8.0
The Koss KSC75 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both very good for music.
TV and Video
7.7
7.7
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Koss KSC75 are both good for TV and video.
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How the Koss KSC75 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss KSC75 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $188 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2005 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 4.8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 5.7/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 45.3 Grams | 5.5 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."
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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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.
About Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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