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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are on-ear headphones that are suitable if you prefer a more open sound and need a microphone for calls. They are also known for comfort and have a classic design. However, they may leak sound and offer less noise isolation, which could be distracting in noisy environments. The Sennheiser CX300S, on the other hand, are closed-back earbuds that provide better noise isolation and deep bass, fitting if you prioritize a more private listening experience. They lack a microphone, so they won't serve well for voice calls or virtual meetings. Both are similarly priced, so consider your usage scenario and whether having a microphone or better noise isolation is more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Sennheiser CX300S
- Good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.2
6.9
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for music, while the Sennheiser CX300S is only fair.
Gaming
8.2
6.1
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser CX300S is only fair.
Phone Calls
6.1
3.0
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair for phone calls, while the Sennheiser CX300S is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
4.7
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser CX300S is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
7.0
The Sennheiser CX300S is good for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is poor.
Cost
$60
$50
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$40
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$80
$100
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has a price of $60 and the Sennheiser CX300S costs $50.
Build Quality
6.0
8.0
The Sennheiser CX300S has very good build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.6
7.3
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) and Sennheiser CX300S are both good for TV and video.
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How the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) and the Sennheiser CX300S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss Porta Pro (with mic) | Sennheiser CX300S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$60 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 1984 | February 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.2/10 | 3.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 4.2/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 63.5 Grams | 12 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | In-Line | N/A | |
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Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
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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."
Sennheiser CX300S
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Major HiFi
Carroll Moore | April 2019
"Sennheiser offers impressive bang for your buck when it comes to the CX 300S. Built like a tank and sounding surprisingly good for such a budget-minded earphone, the CX 300S out-classes many of its would-be competitors. Functional but beautiful, it’s the perfect in-ear listening solution for anyone who wants to hear everything and look good doing it."
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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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