Koss 189618
Koss
17 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2
JBL
88 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Koss 189618 | JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 3x Different-Sized Pair of Ear Tips |
| Weight | — | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth 5 |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Koss 189618
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91th percentile)91th %ile
Pricing
Koss 1896181.535score per dollar
vs
JBL Live Pro Live Pro 20.336score per dollar
Koss 189618 offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 36 specs.
