On-Ear
Koss Porta Pro
68Good
$50
Full review dataKoss Porta Pro vs Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 76. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones - Great overall at around $36.
On-Ear
Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
76Great
$36
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones leads on 4 of 6 measures.
- Koss Porta Pro
- Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
HearWiki score
68
76
Sound
7.2
7.0
Battery
-
9.2
Calls
-
5.6
Value
9.0
8.8
Price (USD)
$50
$36
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones is 40 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 40 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Porta Pro1984
- H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones202440 yr newer
Specifications
Porta ProH30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $36
- HearWiki score
- 68
- 76
- Released
- 1984
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 60 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 101 dB/mW
- 93 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 300 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 70 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 5 min → 4 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- -
- 183 g
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 1
What reviewers said
Koss Porta Pro
A lightweight, foldable on-ear headphone that has been a portable audio staple since its 1984 debut. It relies on dynamic drivers and open-air foam earpads to deliver a lively, spacious sound signature. With a simple wired 3.5mm connection, it prioritizes classic simplicity and comfort over modern extras like noise cancellation.
- Pro:Extremely lightweight and portable
- Pro:Foldable design for easy storage
- Pro:Open-air foam pads offer breathable comfort
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Open-back design leaks sound and lets in ambient noise
- Con:Foam pads may not suit all ear shapes
Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
The Soundcore H30i are an affordable on-ear option that prioritize long battery life and practical features like multipoint and app EQ over premium extras. They deliver a balanced sound signature for the price, though their lightweight build and lack of noise cancellation make them best for casual listening in quiet settings. Overall, they offer strong value for budget-conscious shoppers who want reliable wireless performance.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life for the price
- Pro:Multipoint connectivity and AAC support
- Pro:Custom EQ via companion app
- Con:No active noise cancellation or water resistance
- Con:Comfort can degrade during long sessions
- Con:Microphone quality is mediocre
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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