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Updated January 10, 2024·
If cost is a main concern, the Koss Porta Pro with a mic provides good sound quality at a lower price and is great for calls due to the microphone. On the other hand, if you prefer the convenience of wireless listening, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 offers higher sound quality, better noise cancellation, and complete freedom from cables, which enhances the experience for music, calls, and movies though they are more expensive. Remember, the Porta Pro is an on-ear design that can be less comfortable over long periods, while the in-ear design of the Momentum can provide better sound isolation and fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
Very good for music
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
Good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.2/10
6.0/10
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair.
Gaming
8.2/10
5.3/10
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8/10
7.4/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
TV and Video
7.6/10
5.4/10
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is good for TV and video, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
6.5/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.5 Hours
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$60
$195
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has a price of $60 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 costs $195.
Build Quality
6.0/10
9.2/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has excellent build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) 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."
"They are more comfortable and nicer to use than their predecessors, battery life is better and noise-cancelling is now included as part of the package. They’re easy to live with and you could happily listen to them for hours on end without reaching for the pause button. If your budget allows, your ears will be handsomely rewarded."
Get a great deal on the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) or the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
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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