KZ ZSX
The hybrid 1 dynamic and 5 balanced armature driver array delivers a detailed soundstage with a wide 7Hz-40kHz frequency range, while the zinc alloy and resin build provides a durable, lightweight 31g body. Its detachable 0.75mm 2-pin cable system offers long-term versatility and the ergonomic low-profile shape ensures stable comfort. This IEM is best for budget-conscious audiophiles who want to analyze complex musical passages without investing in high-end monitoring gear.
form factor in-ear
driver type hybrid
39 Overall Score
Price $66
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | hybrid |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Freq Min | 7 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 24 |
| Sensitivity | 111 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | in-Ear Monitors, KZ ZSX 1DD+5BA Hybrid HiFi Stereo Noise Isolating Sport IEM Earphones/Earbuds/Headphones with Detachable Cable(with MIC, Black) |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | proprietary |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | KZ ZSX | Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | Nothing Ear (3) | JBL Live Beam 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 15 | 31 | 54 | 19 | 48 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | Water-Resistant | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KZ ZSX | 31.6 | 43 | 34.6 | 99.5 | 47.1 | 71.6 | 13.7 | 46.5 |
| Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B Compare | 97.3 | 82.6 | 80.7 | 81.9 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 89 | 72 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.3 | 82.6 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 95.3 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 72.4 | 93.3 | 77 | 94.2 | 100 | 80.3 |
| JBL Live Beam 3 Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 81.9 | 94.9 | 94.2 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
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