Koss UR40

★★★★☆ 4.3 (9)

The titanium-coated diaphragms and neodymium magnet structures deliver accurate sound across a wide 15-22,000 Hz frequency range in a lightweight 186g frame. Its hybrid design combines closed leatherette cushions for bass isolation with screened earcups that maintain ambient awareness. This wired headphone is best for budget-conscious home listeners who prioritize sound accuracy and lightweight comfort over call quality.

Form Factor over-ear
driver type titanium
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 60
open closed back semi-open
Koss UR40 headphones
43 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong comfort (97th percentile) 97th
  • Strong sound (71st percentile) 71st
  • Strong affordability (69th percentile) 69th
  • Strong anc (68th percentile) 68th

Cons

  • Below average mic (15th percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (19th percentile)
  • Below average build (33rd percentile)

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 67.5
Mic 14.9
Build 33.1
Sound 70.5
Battery 46.3
Comfort 97.3
Connectivity 19
Social Proof 46.1
Affordability 68.9

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor over-ear
Open/Closed semi-open
Foldable Yes
Weight 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs
Ear Cushion leatherette
Headband mesh sling

Audio

Driver Type titanium
Driver Size 40
Drivers 1
Freq Min 15
Freq Max 22000
Impedance 60
Sensitivity 98

Noise Control

ANC No
Transparency Yes

Connectivity

Wireless No
Wired Connector 3.5mm
Detachable Cable No
Cable Length 1.22

Microphone

Microphone No
Boom Mic No

vs Competition

Spec Koss UR40 Sennheiser HDB 630 Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Sony WH-1000XM5 Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 Bang & Olufsen 980 980
Form Factor over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear
Driver Type titanium dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic
Driver Size (mm) 40 42 40 30 - 40
Impedance Ohms 60 480 - 48 32 24
Wireless false true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation false true true true true true
Open Closed Back semi-open closed closed closed closed closed
Bluetooth Version - 5.2 5.3 5.2 5.4 5.1
Battery Life Hours - 60 30 30 30 23
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortConnectivitySocial ProofAffordability
Koss UR40 67.514.933.170.546.397.31946.168.9
Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare 98.579.97597.791.443.398.2954.4
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare 98.598.994.998.777.850.497.4952.7
Sony WH-1000XM5 Compare 98.597.998.589.477.878.698.877.78.8
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 Compare 94.773.494.949.977.878.699.883.88.2
Bang & Olufsen 980 980 Compare 98.597.97598.374.374.895.189.82.7

Price

Value & Pricing

From R$284 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon 1 offer From R$284

Price History

R$240 R$250 R$260 R$270 R$280 R$290 Aug 22Nov 10 R$284

Usage Scores

Work (33.2)Calls (20.7)Music (47.9)Overall (43.1)Budget (64.6)Gaming (35.8)Studio (50.2)Commute (36.6)

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