KZ 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.
About This Earbuds
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
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong sound (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average anc (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average build (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 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 KZ ZST | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KZ KZ ZST | 29 | 35.5 | 33.4 | 89.2 | 47.1 | 93.3 | 79.2 | 37.6 | 89 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.7 | 99 | 79 | 93.3 | 92 | 99.1 | 89 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.7 | 96 | 75.6 | 70.6 | 79.2 | 99.1 | 94.2 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.8 | 91.7 | 72.7 | 93.3 | 79.2 | 99.6 | 89 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.7 | 96.2 | 47.1 | 93.3 | 92 | 97.8 | 96.6 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.8 | 89.2 | 75.6 | 70.6 | 0 | 97.8 | 99.3 |
Usage Scores
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