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Koss 21299195352
The stainless steel chassis and detachable interchangeable cord system offer uncommon durability and repairability for a wired in-ear monitor. Its Hi-Res capable dynamic driver and included foam cushions provide a noise-isolating fit, though its 28/100 music score indicates a non-reference tuning. This earbud is best for users who prioritize a rugged, modular build for daily utility over critical listening.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
25 Overall Score
Price €66
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
65/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M & L Silicone Cushions and S & M Foam Cushions |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 25000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 98 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Koss KEB90 Utility Earbud, Detachable Interchangeable Cord System, Noise Isolation Design, Stealth Grey |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Koss 21299195352 | Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | Nothing Ear (3) | JBL Live Beam 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 15 | 31 | 54 | 19 | 48 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | Water-Resistant | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koss 21299195352 | 31.6 | 43 | 34.6 | 76.9 | 47.1 | 28.2 | 15.9 | 13.7 | 31.3 |
| Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B Compare | 97.3 | 82.6 | 80.7 | 81.9 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 89 | 72 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.3 | 82.6 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 95.3 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 72.4 | 93.3 | 77 | 94.2 | 79.9 | 100 | 80.3 |
| JBL Live Beam 3 Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 81.9 | 94.9 | 94.2 | 49.9 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
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