KZ ZST
KZ
48 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Calls
Music
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Travel
Budget
Fitness
Specifications
| KZ ZST | Sony WF-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 8.399999618530273 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 102 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Yinyoo Hybrid Earphones KZ ZST Balanced Armature+Dynamic Dual Driver Stereo in Ear Headphone HiFi Bass Headset in-Ear Earphones (No mic, Black) | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 3-minute quick charge will give you up to 60 minutes of play |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
KZ ZST
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
KZ ZST2.747score per dollar
vs
Sony WF-1000XM50.410score per dollar
KZ ZST offers 6.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM5
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.
