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
16 Overall Score
Price $14
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average sound (17th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th 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 7 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, Violet |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 1.22 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Koss KPH14 | TOZO HT3 | Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 | QCY H3 | truefree HF10 | EAORUL H30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 20 | 1 |
| 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 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 90 | 60 | 60 | 125 | 110 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koss KPH14 | 30.1 | 14.9 | 33.7 | 16.7 | 42.7 | 28.7 | 37.2 | 13 | 33.1 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 87 | 84.2 | 95.7 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.1 | 96 | 96.3 | 91.4 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 Compare | 91.9 | 84.2 | 92 | 88.4 | 88.7 | 86.4 | 69.6 | 90.7 | 83.2 |
| QCY H3 Compare | 91.9 | 81.8 | 75.9 | 85.2 | 84.1 | 86.4 | 69.6 | 96.3 | 83.2 |
| truefree HF10 Compare | 91.9 | 84.2 | 95.7 | 81.5 | 99.8 | 78.9 | 86.7 | 94.2 | 91.4 |
| EAORUL H30 Compare | 91.9 | 77.5 | 92 | 78.7 | 99 | 97.3 | 0 | 95 | 74.6 |
Price
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