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
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 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B | Soundcore P31i | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 6 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 11 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 24 | 15 | 50 | 31 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP57 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | - | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KZ ZSX | 31.8 | 44 | 35 | 99.6 | 48.7 | 73.8 | 13.4 | 46.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 76.9 | 94.7 | 99.7 | 90.3 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 79.2 | 94.7 | 99.7 | 99.4 |
| Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 81.4 | 82.9 | 82 | 73.8 | 89.9 | 73.1 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.6 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 97.4 | 94.2 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 90.3 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 81.4 | 93.8 | 84.9 | 73.8 | 95.8 | 98.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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