KZ ZSN Pro X
KZ
19 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
KZ ZSN Pro X
No customer feedback yet
Nothing Ear (3)
85 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Nothing Ear (3) earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their impressive sound quality, effective 45dB active noise cancellation, and stylish transparent design. Users highlight the comfortable fit, solid battery life, and convenient features like dual connect and pinch controls. However, a few concerns include microphone failure after a few months for one user, and another notes that while good, the earbuds don't quite live up to the hype from YouTube reviews, with mid-level noise cancellation. Overall, they are seen as excellent value, especially when purchased at a discount.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with deep bass
- Effective 45dB active noise cancellation
- Stylish transparent design
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Solid battery life
Cons
- Microphone failure after a few months
- Noise cancellation is only mid-level
- Battery life with ANC around 5.5 hours
- Does not fully live up to YouTube hype
- Case larger than AirPods Pro
Sound quality 8
Noise cancellation 8
Design 6
Comfort 5
Battery life 6
Microphone quality 4
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Fitness
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Specifications
| KZ ZSN Pro X | Nothing Ear (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 x Earbud tips | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 7 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 112 dB★ | 108 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | KZ ZSN Pro X iem in ear Monitor, Wired Gaming Earbuds, HIFI KZ Headphones with Hybrid Dual Driver 1ba 1dd High Fidelity Musician in-ear Earphone with Detachable Tangle-Free Cable (Black, without mic) | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Simulated Surround, Stereo |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 19 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
KZ ZSN Pro X
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (3)
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 38 specs.