Koss KPH7 KPH7W

★★★★☆ 3.5 (6)

The lightweight 204g build and adjustable headband provide a secure, comfortable fit for extended wear, though the 80Hz-18kHz frequency response and 91dB sensitivity limit audio detail. Its deep bass response and simple 3.5mm wired connection offer straightforward, no-fuss operation at a budget price point. These headphones are best for students or casual listeners needing an affordable, disposable headset for basic laptop or mobile device audio.

form factor on-ear
driver type dynamic
impedance ohms 32
open closed back closed
Koss KPH7 KPH7W headphones
18 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

  • Below average sound (1st percentile)
  • Below average mic (20th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (25th percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (27th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '15: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '17: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '20: 1.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '26: 3.0★ · 1 review (approx. date)11111Q3 '15Q3 '17Q3 '19Q3 '20Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date

Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 33.3
Mic 20.3
Build 37.4
Sound 0.7
Battery 51.4
Comfort 34.5
Connectivity 26.6
Social Proof 24.5

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor on-ear
Open/Closed closed
Weight 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Freq Min 80
Freq Max 18000
Impedance 32
Sensitivity 91
Codecs Koss KPH7 On-Ear Portable Stereo Headphones, White

Connectivity

Wireless No
Wired Connector 3.5mm
Cable Length 1.2192

vs Competition

Spec Koss KPH7 KPH7W Soundcore Life Q20 TOZO HT3 Truefree HF-10 TALIX H30 FOFUN NC95
Form Factor on-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear
Driver Type dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic
Driver Size (mm) - 40 40 40 40 40
Impedance Ohms 32 16 16 20 16 32
Wireless false true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation - true true true true true
Open Closed Back closed closed closed closed closed closed
Bluetooth Version - 5.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
Battery Life Hours - 60 90 125 110 120
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortConnectivitySocial Proof
Koss KPH7 KPH7W 33.320.337.40.751.434.526.624.5
Soundcore Life Q20 Compare 9588.889.110092.990.891.289.2
TOZO HT3 Compare 91.788.89699.198.161.297.594.7
Truefree HF-10 Compare 9588.89686.799.885.396.294.7
TALIX H30 Compare 9583.993.398.199.398.396.876.5
FOFUN NC95 Compare 9588.893.384.899.874.297.576.5

Price

Value & Pricing

From £16 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon.co.uk 1 offer From £16

We started tracking prices for this product on May 5, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.

Usage Scores

Work (11.1)Calls (8.6)Music (6.9)Overall (18)Budget (25.7)Gaming (9.3)Studio (5.8)Commute (11.1)

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