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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the Koss Porta Pro if you're looking to save a bit and don't need a microphone; they are ideal for listening to music due to their excellent sound quality and open design. However, the Koss Porta Pro with mic, while slightly more expensive, includes a microphone which is beneficial for calls and online meetings, and offers a better experience for gaming due to the mic's input. The presence of a microphone also increases their versatility for various activities, ensuring you can communicate effectively if you're often on calls or gaming sessions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro
- The Koss Porta Pro has no clear advantages over the Koss Porta Pro (with mic).
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 Porta Pro is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
6.1
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair for phone calls, while the Koss Porta Pro is poor.
Cost
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The Koss Porta Pro has a price of $49 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) costs $60.
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Key similarities
Music
8.2
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both very good for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
6.8
The Koss Porta Pro and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.6
7.6
The Koss Porta Pro and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Koss Porta Pro and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
6.0
6.0
The Koss Porta Pro and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) both have only fair build quality.
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How the Koss Porta Pro and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss Porta Pro | Koss Porta Pro (with mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$49 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 1984 | 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 | 4.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 63.5 Grams | 63.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | In-Line | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
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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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