Samsung KS1
The 10mm dual-magnetic dynamic driver delivers a V-shaped sound with powerful bass and clear female vocals, housed in a translucent, high-density PC cavity that suppresses internal sound reflection. Its skin-friendly, ergonomic shell provides a locked-in fit for exercise, while the sub-$20 price and included USB-C cable offer strong value for wired Hi-Res audio. These are best for budget-conscious listeners and singers who prioritize bass-forward tuning and a secure fit during runs.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
- Below average mic (9th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 18 |
| Sensitivity | 108 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | KBEAR KS1 USB C Headphones Wired Earbuds, Crystal Clear Sound Earphones for iPhone 15 Pro Max Plus Samsung Galaxy s23 s22 s21 s20 Ultra, High Resolution Headphone for Singers Musician |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung KS1 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung KS1 | 28.9 | 8.7 | 33.5 | 78.5 | 46.1 | 28.9 | 8.5 | 59 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.5 | 78.4 | 99 | 78 | 93.4 | 99 | 75.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.7 | 78.4 | 86.3 | 74.4 | 71.4 | 99 | 94.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 89.5 | 78.4 | 96 | 46.1 | 93.4 | 97.7 | 94.5 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 79.3 | 98.7 | 89 | 74.4 | 71.4 | 97.7 | 99.7 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.5 | 90.8 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.4 | 99.3 | 86.7 |
Usage Scores
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