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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Accuracy
    5. Mid Accuracy
    6. Treble Accuracy
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Soundstage
    10. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation
    2. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Bluetooth
    2. Non-Bluetooth Wireless
    3. Wired
    4. PC / PS4 Compatibility
    5. Xbox One Compatibility
    6. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

KZ ZS10 vs Etymotic Research HF5

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

KZ ZS10
Etymotic Research HF5

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

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KZ ZS10 Picture
Etymotic Research HF5 Picture

Variants

  • ZS10 (Black, mic)
  • ZS10 (Black, no mic)
  • ZS10 (Blue, no mic)
  • ZS10 (Red, no mic)
  • HF5 (Black)
  • HF5 (Blue)

Our Verdict

KZ ZS10

Etymotic Research HF5

The KZ ZS10 are slightly better critical listening than the Etymotic Research HF5. They have a more comfortable fit despite their larger than average earbuds. The KZ also have a better-balanced sound quality with a stronger bass, a better mid-range, and a more balanced treble. They also have a more durable and eye-catching design with a detachable audio cable. On the other hand, the Etymotic isolate passively a lot better than the KZ. They're also more portable and come with a case and more accessories than the KZ.

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