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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget and prefer the classic design with an open-back for natural sound, the Koss Porta Pro could be a good choice; however, it lacks features like a microphone, wireless connectivity, or noise cancellation. On the other hand, the Sennheiser Momentum 4, while more expensive, offers superior comfort, better noise isolation, wireless capabilities with a long battery life, higher build quality, active noise cancellation, and an integrated microphone for calls. It also supports Bluetooth codecs like AptX Adaptive for better wireless performance. Choose the Koss for basic, open sound on a budget and the Sennheiser for a premium, feature-rich listening experience with better suitability for diverse activities like travel and exercise. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.2
7.5
The Koss Porta Pro is very good for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is good.
Gaming
6.4
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for gaming, while the Koss Porta Pro is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
6.8
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is only fair for phone calls, while the Koss Porta Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
8.2
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro is only fair.
TV and Video
7.6
8.9
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good for TV and video, while the Koss Porta Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
59.0 Hours
The Koss Porta Pro does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life.
Cost
$49
$250
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Koss Porta Pro has a price of $49 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 costs $250.
Build Quality
6.0
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has excellent build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro has only fair build quality.
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How the Koss Porta Pro and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss Porta Pro | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$49 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 1984 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 59 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 63.5 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Koss Porta Pro
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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."
Sennheiser Momentum 4
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Christian Thomas | January 2023
"If you're looking for a slightly more affordable set of ANC headphones in comparison to the Bose or Sony offerings: the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless is not a bad way to go. While its ANC is technically behind the other top-tier headphones, its sound quality is ahead of the pack—as is its battery life. Not bad for $350 USD."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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