KZ ZSX
KZ
39 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Bose
88 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Travel
Calls
Music
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| KZ ZSX | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.16 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Drivers | 6★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 7 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 111 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | in-Ear Monitors, KZ ZSX 1DD+5BA Hybrid HiFi Stereo Noise Isolating Sport IEM Earphones/Earbuds/Headphones with Detachable Cable(with MIC, Black) | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 6 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 18 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bose Music |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
KZ ZSX
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
KZ ZSX0.585score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00200.295score per dollar
KZ ZSX offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 38 specs.
