On-Ear
Koss Porta Pro
62Good
$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 77. 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
77Great
$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
62
77
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
- 62
- 77
- Released
- 1984
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- 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
The Koss Porta Pro is a classic, lightweight on-ear headphone that folds up for easy portability, featuring an open-back design with foam cushions and dynamic drivers. It delivers a warm, bass-rich sound signature that has made it a favorite for decades, all at an affordable price point.
- Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Foldable design makes it highly portable
- Pro:Warm, punchy bass response for its size
- Con:No noise isolation due to open-back construction
- Con:Wired only, with no modern Bluetooth option
- Con:Foam pads may wear out over time and need replacement
Soundcore H30i Wireless On-Ear Headphones
The Soundcore H30i is an affordable on-ear wireless headphone that prioritizes long battery life and practical features over premium extras. It offers a balanced sound profile with app-based EQ customization, Bluetooth multipoint, and a lightweight foldable design, making it a solid choice for budget-conscious listeners. However, it lacks active noise cancellation, has a tight fit that may cause discomfort over time, and its microphone performance is below average.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life of up to 70 hours
- Pro:Lightweight and foldable for easy portability
- Pro:Supports multipoint connection and app EQ
- Con:No active noise cancellation or water resistance
- Con:Tight fit can become uncomfortable during long sessions
- Con:Microphone quality is weak for calls
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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