CCA KZ ZAS kz_zas

CCA KZ ZAS kz_zas

CCA
36 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM5

Sony WF-1000XM5

Sony
88 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

CCA KZ ZAS kz_zas

50 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews

The KZ ZAS in-ear monitors receive mixed feedback. Several users praise their comfort and value for the price, especially for drummers upgrading from older models. However, multiple verified buyers report units arriving broken or failing after first use, with issues like a broken filter, no sound, or intermittent audio cutting out. The overall sentiment is sharply divided between excellent budget performance and poor reliability.

Pros
  • Comfortable fit
  • Great value for the price
  • Impressive sound for drummers
  • Good upgrade from older models
Cons
  • Units arrive broken or defective
  • Audio cuts out intermittently
  • Low volume handling capacity
  • Poor build quality reported
  • Filter breaks easily
👎 Build quality 4
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Comfort 1
🤔 Sound quality 3
👎 Reliability 3
👎 Volume handling 1

Sony WF-1000XM5

62 out of 100 high confidence 216 reviews

The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, making them great for travel and workouts. However, a significant number of complaints focus on Bluetooth connectivity issues, poor ANC compared to previous models, and fit problems that cause discomfort or earbuds falling out. Battery life and case charging also draw criticism, with some users experiencing defects. Overall, while the audio performance is often lauded, reliability and fit concerns prevent a higher rating.

Pros
  • Excellent sound quality
  • Effective noise cancellation
  • Comfortable fit
  • Great battery life
  • Customizable app
Cons
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • Poor ANC compared to previous models
  • Fit problems causing discomfort
  • Earbuds fall out easily
  • Case battery drains quickly
👍 Sound quality 25
🤔 Noise cancelling 20
🤔 Fit and comfort 18
👎 Bluetooth connectivity 12
🤔 Battery life 10
👎 Charging case 8

Scores

Music
CCA
43
Sony
100
Gaming
CCA
36
Sony
100
Commute
CCA
29
Sony
100
Budget
CCA
52
Sony
97
Travel
CCA
30
Sony
95
Calls
CCA
23
Sony
93
Fitness
CCA
43
Sony
83

Specifications

CCA KZ ZAS kz_zasSony WF-1000XM5
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelesstrue wireless
Ear TipssXS, S, M, L
Weight0.08 kg0.01 kg★
Audio
Driver Typehybriddynamic
Driver Size10 mm★8.399999618530273 mm
Drivers8★1
Freq Min—20 Hz★
Freq Max40 kHz40 kHz
Impedance24 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity—102 dB★
Hi-Res Audio✓✓
Codecs—AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC
Surround—Dolby Atmos
Noise Control
ANC✗✓★
ANC Type—adaptive
Transparency✗✓★
Connectivity
Wireless✗✓★
Bluetooth—5.3★
Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Multipoint✗✓★
Wired Connector—USB Type C
Range—10 m★
Earbud Battery
Battery Life—8 hrs★
Charge Time—2 hrs★
Fast Charging—3 Minutes for 1 Hour
ChargingproprietaryUSB-C★
Case Battery
Case Battery—24 hrs★
Case ChargingproprietaryUSB-C★
Wireless Charging✗✓★
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count—6★
NC Mic✗✓★
Features
Voice Assistant—Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Touch Controls✗✓★
App—Sony Headphone Connect App
Volume Limiting—✗
Gaming Mode✗✓★
Bone Conduction✗✗
Water ResistanceWater-ResistantIPX4

Pros & Cons

CCA KZ ZAS kz_zas

  • Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
  • Strong build (71st percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average anc (31st percentile)

Sony WF-1000XM5

  • Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile

Pricing

CCA KZ ZAS kz_zas

No current pricing available

Sony WF-1000XM5

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony WF-1000XM5

Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 40 specs.

Sony WF-1000XM5 Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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