Baseus Bass BP1 Pro
KZ ZST
What Buyers Say
Baseus Bass BP1 Pro
The Baseus BP1 Pro earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, especially the deep bass, and incredible value at around $20. Users consistently compare them favorably to much more expensive competitors like AirPods Pro and Technics, noting great comfort, long battery life, and fast charging. Minor complaints include overly sensitive touch controls, limited equalizer options, and a quiet locate-device beep, but these are far outweighed by the positive experience.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep, powerful bass
- Incredible value for money
- Long battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- Overly sensitive touch controls
- Limited equalizer options
- Quiet locate-device beep
- Uncomfortable stock ear tips for some
- LDAC codec grayed out on some devices
KZ ZST
The KZ ZST in-ear monitors deliver exceptional sound quality for their low price, with many users comparing them favorably to far more expensive models from brands like Shure and Beats. While the build quality of the cable and mic housing feels cheap, the audio performance—featuring strong bass, clear mids, and crisp highs—consistently impresses. They are popular among musicians for live monitoring and are praised for their comfort and secure fit during workouts. The main drawbacks are the flimsy cable, lack of volume control on the inline remote, and the need for a very firm connection to prevent the cable from detaching.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for the price
- Strong bass with clear mids and highs
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Great for live monitoring and music
- Removable and replaceable cables
Cons
- Cheap-feeling cable and mic housing
- No volume control on inline remote
- Cable can detach if not firmly connected
- Requires very firm connection to stay in place
- Noise isolation could be better with stock tips
Scores
Specifications
| Baseus Bass BP1 Pro | KZ ZST | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | 5 Sizes of Ear Tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.11 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 18 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 120 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Baseus App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
Baseus Bass BP1 Pro
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
KZ ZST
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
KZ ZST offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 34 specs.
