Koss KE5
Koss
12 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740
Skullcandy
62 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Fitness
Commute
Travel
Gaming
Music
Calls
Specifications
| Koss KE5 | Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | — | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 6 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 60 Hz | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 104 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 104 dB★ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min = 2 hrs |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 20 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Other |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Skullcandy app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Koss KE5
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average mic (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740
Scores 62 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 35 specs.