Koss KEB 9i (192584.101)
Wired connectivity and an inline microphone provide basic functionality at a minimal cost, though the 16.8 overall score reflects significant audio compromises. Its pink color and bundled mic offer a simple, no-fuss solution for voice calls and casual listening. This product is best for users who need a disposable backup headset for occasional calls and prioritize price over any measure of sound quality.
Form Factor in-ear
25 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong affordability (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong sound (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (11th 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 | in-ear |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Freq Min | 18 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 110 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Koss KEB 9i | JLab JBuds Pods ANC | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Soundcore P31i | EarFun Air Pro 4 | Anker Space A40 A3936011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | DLC Driver |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 10 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 56 | 26 | 50 | 52 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP55 | IP57 | IP55 | IPX5 | IPX4 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koss KEB 9i | 30.8 | 36.7 | 33.8 | 67.5 | 44.2 | 93.2 | 11.3 | 31.2 | 78.8 |
| 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 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.9 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 96.6 | 92.2 | 69.7 | 86.2 | 89.7 | 57.5 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4 Compare | 89.9 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 99.9 | 93.3 | 69.7 | 99.2 | 89.7 | 23.5 |
| Anker Space A40 A3936011 Compare | 97.5 | 81 | 78.8 | 88.7 | 92.2 | 93.2 | 96.8 | 72.9 | 32.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
We started tracking prices for this product on May 11, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
- Calls18
- Music29.3
- Overall25.1
- Budget54.4
- Gaming25.9
- Travel20.8
- Commute20.1
- Fitness23.3
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