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Updated April 11, 2024·
If price is a major concern, the Koss Porta Pro offers a very good sound experience at a lower cost and is foldable for easy transport, making it a solid choice for daily music listening. However, the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro offers superior build and sound quality, controls, and features, including active noise cancelling and wireless capabilities, which may justify the higher price, especially for serious music enthusiasts or professionals. The MW75's advanced technology with Neurable AI may also appeal if you are interested in tracking focus and optimizing mental health routines. For active lifestyles or exercise, both may not be ideal due to a lack of sweatproof certification, but for travel, the MW75's noise isolation and over-ear comfort could be beneficial. The Porta Pro's on-ear open design offers less isolation which may not suit noisy environments. Choose the Koss for budget-friendliness and casual listening or the MW75 if you prioritize premium sound, build quality, and cutting-edge features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
- Very good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
8.2
9.3
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for gaming, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good.
Phone Calls
6.1
8.8
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for phone calls, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
9.4
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
TV and Video
7.6
9.3
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is excellent for TV and video, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.3
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is very good for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is poor.
Battery
N/A
32.0 Hours
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) does not have a battery. The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has 32 hours of battery life.
Cost
$60
$649
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The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has a price of $60 and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro costs $649.
Build Quality
6.0
8.5
The Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro has very good build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) 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 (with mic) to be very good for music, while the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro is good.
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How the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) and the Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Koss Porta Pro (with mic) | Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$60 | $649 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Master & Dynamic | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 1984 | January 1, 2024 | |
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 | 6.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 9.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 32 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 63.5 Grams | 338 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | In-Line | Integrated | |
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."
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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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