KZ ZST
Baseus Bass BP1 Pro
What Buyers Say
KZ ZST
These budget in-ear headphones deliver exceptional sound quality with deep bass and clear highs, earning high praise from music lovers. However, users consistently report a constant background hiss when powered and a poor microphone, making them unsuitable for calls or gaming. The build quality and comfort are generally well-regarded, though some find the fit bulky.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep and punchy bass
- Clear highs and mids
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Constant background hiss when powered
- Poor microphone quality
- Uncomfortable for small ears
- No carrying case included
- Cable pulls head when snagged
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
Scores
Specifications
| KZ ZST | Baseus Bass BP1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | 5 Sizes of Ear Tips |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.11 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | KZ ZSN PRO in Ear Gaming Earphones, Hybrid Technology 1DD 1BA Drivers Wired Earbuds Comfortable Noise Cancelling Gaming Earbuds Headphones for Cell Phone Android Women Men Girl (Blue with Mic) | 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
KZ ZST
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
KZ ZST
No current pricing available
Baseus Bass BP1 Pro
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 35 specs.
