KZ Taurus
The horizontal dual 8mm dynamic driver array creates a wide soundstage for precise audio localization, while the lightweight, ergonomic shell ensures comfort during long sessions. Its modular design with a detachable, gold-plated cable and dual-mic array adds practical versatility for both zero-latency wired gaming and clear team communication. These IEMs are best for competitive FPS and MOBA gamers who need accurate positional cues on a tight budget.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong affordability (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong anc (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202683/100
Buyers praise the earbuds' sound quality, comfort, and value for gaming and daily use. One unit had a defect (no bass) but the seller refunded it.
- Excellent sound clarity, punchy bass, and crisp highs for gaming and music.
- Comfortable and lightweight for long sessions; secure fit during sports.
- Great value for the price; durable build with detachable cable.
- One unit had no bass (defective); seller refunded. Another found highs too harsh.
- Q4 2025100/100
Buyers praised these budget IEMs for excellent sound quality, comfort, and versatile tuning switches. One noted good noise isolation.
- Excellent sound quality with clear audio and wide soundstage.
- Comfortable and high-quality build for the price.
- Versatile tuning switches offer flexibility without an app.
- Good bass and noise isolation, though not active cancellation.
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Impedance | 36 |
| Codecs | KZ Taurus in Ear Monitor Headphones, Horizontal 2DD Gaming Earbuds Wired IEM in Ear Headphones, Noise Cancelling Ear Buds Sound Localization in-Ears for Singers Musicians Audiophiles |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
Features
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | KZ Taurus | JLab JBuds Pods ANC | Soundcore P31i | Anker Space A40 A3936011 | EarFun Air Pro TW230B | Baseus Bass BP1 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | DLC Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.1 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9.5 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 56 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 55 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP55 | IP55 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | - | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KZ Taurus | 73.5 | 52.9 | 33.8 | 65.4 | 44.2 | 69.7 | 81.5 | 25.5 | 89.7 | 76.6 |
| JLab JBuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.5 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 87.1 | 94 | 93.2 | 92.5 | 98.1 | 95.5 | 32.9 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 96.6 | 92.3 | 69.7 | 97.3 | 86.2 | 89.7 | 57.5 |
| Anker Space A40 A3936011 Compare | 97.5 | 81 | 78.8 | 88.8 | 92.3 | 93.2 | 92.5 | 96.8 | 72.9 | 32.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B Compare | 90 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 88.8 | 84.5 | 69.7 | 97.3 | 93 | 89.7 | 34.4 |
| Baseus Bass BP1 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 88.3 | 94.4 | 69.7 | 92.5 | 98.1 | 81.2 | 52.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Calls32.7
- Music36.9
- Overall44
- Budget70.3
- Gaming41.9
- Travel34
- Commute35.3
- Fitness31.2
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
