KZ ZSX
KZ
39 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Travel
Calls
Music
Fitness
Specifications
| KZ ZSX | Google Pixel Buds Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.16 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 6 | 11★ |
| Freq Min | 7 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 140 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 111 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | in-Ear Monitors, KZ ZSX 1DD+5BA Hybrid HiFi Stereo Noise Isolating Sport IEM Earphones/Earbuds/Headphones with Detachable Cable(with MIC, Black) | Fast Charging,Noise Cancellation,Sweatproof,Microphone Included,Transparency Mode,Water Resistant |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 11 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with Active |
| Charging | proprietary | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 31 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Google Assistant |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
KZ ZSX
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Google Pixel Buds Pro
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel Buds Pro
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.