Koss KPH14
The splash-proof design and behind-neck band offer a secure, sweat-resistant fit for active use, paired with a 4-foot cord for freedom of movement. These lightweight on-ear headphones deliver a non-isolating experience that keeps you aware of your surroundings at an entry-level price. They are best for casual listeners and fitness enthusiasts who prioritize durability and situational awareness over critical music listening.
form factor on-ear
impedance ohms 16
15 Overall Score
Price $15
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average sound (24th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
78/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
Audio
| Freq Min | 100 |
| Freq Max | 15000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 104 |
| Codecs | Koss KPH14 Side Firing On-Ear Headphones, Black |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 1.22 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Koss KPH14 | Truefree HF-10 | HAYLOU S30 | TOZO HT226 | QCY H3 | Tribit QuietPlus BTQ81 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 16 | 20 | 32 | 32 | 50 | - |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 125 | 80 | 60 | 60 | 110 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koss KPH14 | 33.2 | 19.8 | 37.1 | 24.2 | 50.3 | 33.9 | 36.9 | 26 | 48 |
| Truefree HF-10 Compare | 94.7 | 88.2 | 96.1 | 86.1 | 99.8 | 84.2 | 86.8 | 96 | 94.9 |
| HAYLOU S30 Compare | 94.7 | 99.7 | 80.5 | 99.3 | 97 | 52.7 | 70.2 | 98.8 | 98.7 |
| TOZO HT226 Compare | 94.7 | 86.5 | 93.4 | 89.2 | 90.3 | 84.2 | 86.8 | 91.7 | 89.1 |
| QCY H3 Compare | 94.7 | 86.5 | 80.5 | 89.2 | 89.5 | 89.9 | 70.2 | 97.4 | 89.1 |
| Tribit QuietPlus BTQ81 Compare | 94.7 | 89.6 | 37.1 | 71.7 | 99.2 | 84.2 | 95.9 | 85.7 | 94.9 |
Price
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