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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and a more immersive experience, the Koss KSC75 might suit you better due to their open design, which often provides a wider soundstage. However, this design also means they let in more ambient noise, making them less suitable in noisy environments. On the other hand, the Soundcore P20i earbuds feature a closed design offering better noise isolation, making them a more versatile choice for use in various settings, plus they have an integrated microphone which is useful for calls. The Koss lacks wireless capabilities and active noise canceling, which are present on the Soundcore P20i, adding to the Soundcore's versatility especially in active and outdoor scenarios. Keep in mind, open-back headphones like the KSC75 are less common in the lower price range, so they could offer a unique experience for the cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss KSC75
- Very good for music
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
- Good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.3
6.4
The Koss KSC75 is very good for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Gaming
6.4
7.3
The Soundcore P20i is good for gaming, while the Koss KSC75 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.5
4.7
The Koss KSC75 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
7.0
The Koss KSC75 and Soundcore P20i are both good for TV and video, though the Koss KSC75 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Soundcore P20i is only fair for noise reduction, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The Koss KSC75 does not have a battery. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$20
$30
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Koss KSC75 has a price of $20 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
Build Quality
5.6
9.0
The Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.8
5.0
The Soundcore P20i and Koss KSC75 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Koss KSC75 and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss KSC75 | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2005 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 45.3 Grams | 4.5 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."
Soundcore P20i
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Critic Reviewer
Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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