KZ ZST
Its hybrid 10mm dynamic and balanced armature dual-driver setup delivers punchy bass and crisp highs with an 18Ω impedance for easy smartphone driving. The included patented ear fins and multiple silicone tips create a lightweight, secure fit, while the detachable OFC cable ensures zero-latency wired reliability. This IEM suits budget-focused listeners who want bass-forward rock, metal, or FPS gaming audio without needing an external amp.
form factor in-ear
driver type hybrid
49 Overall Score
Price $22
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 10 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 18 |
| Sensitivity | 106 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Yinyoo Hybrid Earphones KZ ZST Balanced Armature+Dynamic Dual Driver Stereo in Ear Headphone HiFi Bass Headset in-Ear Earphones (No mic, Black) |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | KZ ZST | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Soundcore P31i | EarFun Air Pro TW230B | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC | JBL Live Free 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 6 | 10 | 9.5 | 10 | 7 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 50 | 40 | 56 | 28 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 |
| Multipoint | - | true | - | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KZ ZST | 32 | 44.9 | 35 | 91.5 | 49.4 | 73.3 | 80 | 47.9 | 95.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.6 | 77.8 | 94.6 | 80 | 99.6 | 89.8 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.8 | 97.5 | 92 | 97.4 | 94.5 | 73.3 | 97.1 | 87.6 | 89.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B Compare | 90.8 | 97.5 | 92 | 90.1 | 88.7 | 73.3 | 97.1 | 93.8 | 89.8 |
| JLab Jbuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.6 | 97.5 | 92 | 80.4 | 96 | 73.3 | 92 | 97 | 80.7 |
| JBL Live Free 2 Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92 | 84 | 81.5 | 94.6 | 50 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
Price
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