KBEAR KS2
A hybrid 1BA+1DD driver array with a 10mm composite diaphragm delivers a Hi-Res 20Hz-20kHz response and a warm, detailed soundstage. The detachable 2-pin cable with 4-strand 6N OFC wire and translucent resin cavity provide customization and a polished build quality at its budget tier. This wired earphone suits budget-conscious music listeners who want a hybrid driver experience for rich playback, as long as call quality is not a priority.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong sound (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong comfort (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | around-the-ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 10 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 106 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | KBEAR KS2 iem, in Ear Monitor Headphones Hybrid 1BA 1DD Wired Earbuds Stereo Bass HiFi IEM Earphone Noise Cancelling High Resolution with Detachable Cable for Running Gaming Sport(without mic, Black) |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | KBEAR KS2 | Technics EAH-AZ100 | JLab JBuds Pods ANC | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 56 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP55 | IP57 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBEAR KS2 | 30.8 | 65.3 | 33.8 | 90.3 | 44.2 | 69.8 | 81.6 | 39.8 | 95.5 | 64.2 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.8 | 99.7 | 76.6 | 93.2 | 92.5 | 99.8 | 81.2 | 2.9 |
| JLab JBuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.5 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 87.1 | 94 | 93.2 | 92.5 | 98.2 | 95.5 | 32.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 98.9 | 92.2 | 70.5 | 93.2 | 33.7 | 99.6 | 89.7 | 7.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.5 | 81 | 98.9 | 90.3 | 73.1 | 69.8 | 33.7 | 99.6 | 99.3 | 11 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.9 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 96.6 | 92.2 | 69.8 | 97.3 | 86.2 | 89.7 | 57.5 |
Usage Scores
- Calls32.6
- Music43.1
- Overall42.2
- Budget66
- Gaming50.5
- Travel28
- Commute27.4
- Fitness28.4
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