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Updated January 10, 2024·
If budget is your main concern, the Koss KSC75 is a great value and delivers impressive sound quality for its price point; however, the Shokz OpenMove, while more expensive, employs bone conduction technology that allows you to listen to audio content while keeping your ears open to ambient sounds, which is beneficial for outdoor activities like running or biking. The OpenMove also offers a more secure fit suitable for active lifestyles, whereas the KSC75's clip-on design may not be as stable during intense movements. Additionally, the OpenMove includes a microphone for taking calls, which the KSC75 lacks. Consider your primary use case - if it involves sports or you need to remain aware of your surroundings, the Shokz OpenMove is the better fit, but if you are after cost-efficiency and are mainly using them in a stable environment, the Koss KSC75 should suit your needs well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss KSC75
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
8.3
4.8
The Koss KSC75 is very good for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
6.4
4.9
The Koss KSC75 is only fair for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
4.8
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
5.0
The Koss KSC75 is good for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Koss KSC75 does not have a battery. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$20
$80
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Koss KSC75 has a price of $20 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
Build Quality
5.6
8.5
The Shokz OpenMove has very good build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.5
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove and Koss KSC75 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Koss KSC75 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the Koss KSC75 and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss KSC75 | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2005 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.5/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 5.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 45.3 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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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."
Shokz OpenMove
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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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