Koss KEB15i
The angled port design and 45-degree backplate provide a secure, customizable fit that stands out in the budget wired segment. An in-line, one-touch microphone adds practical call and device control to its straightforward 18Hz-20kHz frequency response. These earbuds are best for users needing an affordable, wired headset with a reliable fit for casual listening and voice calls.
Form Factor in-ear
driver type Koss KEB15i In-Ear Headphones
22 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong sound (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (31st percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
Audio
| Driver Type | Koss KEB15i In-Ear Headphones |
| Freq Min | 18 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 110 |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | Mini-phone |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Koss KEB15i | Technics EAH-AZ100 | JLab JBuds Pods ANC | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Koss KEB15i In-Ear Headphones | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 56 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP55 | IP57 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koss KEB15i | 30.8 | 36.7 | 33.8 | 67.5 | 44.2 | 27.4 | 31.3 | 33.6 | 88.1 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.8 | 99.7 | 76.6 | 93.2 | 99.8 | 81.2 | 2.9 |
| JLab JBuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.5 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 87.1 | 94 | 93.2 | 98.1 | 95.5 | 32.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 98.9 | 92.2 | 70.5 | 93.2 | 99.6 | 89.7 | 7.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.5 | 81 | 98.9 | 90.3 | 73.1 | 69.7 | 99.6 | 99.3 | 11 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.9 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 96.6 | 92.2 | 69.7 | 86.2 | 89.7 | 57.5 |
Usage Scores
- Calls17.9
- Music30.2
- Overall22.3
- Budget54.6
- Gaming23.8
- Travel17.9
- Commute16.9
- Fitness14.4
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