Koss KEB9i
The angled port design and wide 18Hz-20kHz frequency response deliver a secure fit and detailed sound for wired listening. A built-in microphone and in-line controller add hands-free call convenience at an accessible price point. These earbuds are best for commuters and budget-conscious listeners who need a reliable, no-fuss wired headset for music and calls.
Form Factor in-ear
22 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong comfort (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Size | 9 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 18 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 110 |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | proprietary |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | proprietary |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Koss KEB9i | Technics EAH-AZ100 | JLab JBuds Pods ANC | Samsung Galaxy 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 | - | 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 KEB9i | 30.7 | 36.7 | 33.8 | 64.8 | 44.3 | 69.8 | 25.3 | 31.3 | 95.9 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.7 | 99.7 | 76.6 | 93.2 | 99.8 | 81.3 | 2.8 |
| JLab JBuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.6 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 87.1 | 94 | 93.2 | 98.2 | 95.5 | 33 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 98.9 | 92.2 | 70.5 | 93.2 | 99.6 | 89.7 | 7.3 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.5 | 80.9 | 98.9 | 90.3 | 73.1 | 69.8 | 99.6 | 99.3 | 11 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 96.6 | 92.2 | 69.8 | 86.2 | 89.7 | 57.6 |
Usage Scores
- Calls17.2
- Music27.1
- Overall21.9
- Budget55.9
- Gaming24.5
- Travel18.6
- Commute17.8
- Fitness19.1
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
