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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a cost-effective option with a reputation for good sound quality, the Koss Porta Pro could be the better choice, especially if you prefer lightweight and portable headphones with an open-back design that's appreciated for natural sound reproduction. However, the open design may leak sound and won't isolate noise, making them less ideal in noisy environments. On the other hand, the Soundcore Space One is likely to offer active noise cancellation, more modern amenities like wireless connectivity, and a closed-back design for privacy and noise isolation, but these features will come at a higher cost. If your priority is reducing ambient noise for a more focused listening experience without concern for budget, Soundcore Space One may be preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Space One
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
6.4
4.8
The Koss Porta Pro is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
4.7
The Koss Porta Pro is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
TV and Video
7.6
5.3
The Koss Porta Pro is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.0
The Soundcore Space One is very good for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
30.0 Hours
The Koss Porta Pro does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
Cost
$49
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Koss Porta Pro has a price of $49 and the Soundcore Space One costs $100.
Build Quality
6.0
8.0
The Soundcore Space One has very good build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.2
7.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Koss Porta Pro to be very good for music, while the Soundcore Space One is good.
Phone Calls
4.3
4.2
The Koss Porta Pro and Soundcore Space One are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Koss Porta Pro and the Soundcore Space One compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss Porta Pro | Soundcore Space One |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$49 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 1984 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 4.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 30 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 4.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 63.5 Grams | 263 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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Headphones.com
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 Space One
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Tim Gideon | September 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."
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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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