Koss KE5
Delivering a 60Hz-20kHz frequency response from a lightweight, contoured frame, these earbuds prioritize all-day comfort and a secure fit for active use. The 4-foot cord provides ample movement during workouts, while the standard 3.5mm plug maintains broad compatibility with most devices. These are best for budget-conscious listeners needing a durable, no-frills wired option for podcasts and casual music during commutes or exercise.
form factor in-ear
12 Overall Score
Price $5
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
- Below average mic (14th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
Audio
| Freq Min | 60 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 98 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Koss KE5 | Toztnix i9 | xinwld A97 Pro | QXQ S26 | Samsung Wireless | Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 35 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | - | 40 | 33 | 60 | 20 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX5 | IPX7 | IPX7 | IPX7 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | - | - | - | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koss KE5 | 31.8 | 14.2 | 35 | 56.5 | 48.7 | 29.8 | 13.4 | 9.9 |
| Toztnix i9 Compare | 82.9 | 71 | 91.9 | 63.7 | 93.7 | 94.7 | 93.1 | 50.3 |
| xinwld A97 Pro Compare | 82.9 | 91.9 | 35 | 82.4 | 79.2 | 73.8 | 89.9 | 96.2 |
| QXQ S26 Compare | 82.9 | 91.9 | 35 | 64.4 | 83.1 | 73.8 | 82.6 | 96.2 |
| Samsung Wireless Compare | 82.9 | 91.9 | 35 | 61.3 | 89.2 | 73.8 | 75.4 | 73.1 |
| Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740 Compare | 97.4 | 60.4 | 91.9 | 76.6 | 74.9 | 73.8 | 79.8 | 90.3 |
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