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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Koss Porta Pro is a budget-friendly option with good overall sound quality and a compact, foldable design. They have open-back enclosures, which means they don't isolate noise well, making them not ideal for noisy environments or air travel. Being wired, they may restrict movement compared to wireless options. In contrast, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is more expensive but offers active noise cancelling, better noise isolation, and a more comfortable over-ear fit. They also have a built-in mic for clearer calls, wireless capabilities with long battery life, and are suitably durable for exercise. If budget is a primary concern and you mostly listen in quiet environments, the Porta Pro would be suitable, but for versatility and noise management, the Hesh ANC are a superior choice, especially for travel and noisy situations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro
Very good for music
Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.2/10
6.7/10
The Koss Porta Pro is very good for music, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
Gaming
6.4/10
5.6/10
The Koss Porta Pro is only fair for gaming, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3/10
5.3/10
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Koss Porta Pro are both poor for phone calls, though the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8/10
6.0/10
The Koss Porta Pro and Skullcandy Hesh ANC are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Koss Porta Pro is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.6/10
5.8/10
The Koss Porta Pro is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
8.7/10
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
23.0 Hours
The Koss Porta Pro does not have a battery. The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life.
Cost
$49
$135
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Koss Porta Pro has a price of $49 and the Skullcandy Hesh ANC costs $135.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.0/10
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro has only fair build quality.
"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."
"Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC are compact, wireless over-ears for everyday use that are tuned for bass and designed to suppress or amplify ambient noise as required. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, optional tracking via the Tile app is supported so that these headphones can be found if they get lost."
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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 Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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