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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Koss Porta Pro headphones provide an excellent overall sound quality and are known for their wide soundstage, which is great for enjoying music with a sense of space and dimension. However, they offer minimal isolation from ambient noise, making them less suitable for noisy environments. The Porta Pros are also not wireless, and they don't have a built-in microphone for calls. On the other hand, the Soundcore P20i earbuds are a more modern choice with good sound quality, and they offer features like active noise cancelling, sweatproof certification, and a built-in microphone, which makes them versatile for a range of activities such as exercise, calls, and commuting. They are wireless with a good battery life and support wireless charging, providing convenience for on-the-go use. If you value an immersive music listening experience and don't mind the open design with less noise isolation, the Koss Porta Pro might be your choice, provided you are okay with using wired headphones. If you prioritize versatility, modern features like noise cancellation, and wireless connectivity for a range of activities, and you're looking to spend less, the Soundcore P20i earbuds would be a better fit for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
- Good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.2
6.4
The Koss Porta Pro 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 Porta Pro is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
5.0
The Soundcore P20i and Koss Porta Pro are both poor for phone calls, though the Soundcore P20i is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
4.7
The Koss Porta Pro is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
7.6
7.0
The Koss Porta Pro and Soundcore P20i are both good for TV and video, though the Koss Porta Pro is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Soundcore P20i is only fair for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The Koss Porta Pro does not have a battery. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$49
$30
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Koss Porta Pro has a price of $49 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
Build Quality
6.0
9.0
The Soundcore P20i 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 Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss Porta Pro | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$49 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 1984 | 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 | 4.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 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) | 63.5 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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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."
Soundcore P20i
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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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