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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Sound
- Isolation
- Microphone
- Active Features
- Connectivity
- Comments
Westone W40 vs KZ AS10
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Westone W40
KZ AS10
Tested using Methodology v1.3.1
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TypeIn-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerBalanced Armature
Noise CancellingNo
MicYes
TypeIn-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerBalanced Armature
Noise CancellingNo
MicNo
Variants
- W40
- AS-10 (Black)
- AS-10 (Cyan)
Our Verdict
Westone W40
KZ AS10
The KZ AS-10 are better multi balanced armature headphones than the Westone W40. Their sound quality surpasses significantly the W40. The Westone, on the other hand, have an in-line mic and remote with volume control, that the mic variant of the AS-10 doesn’t have. The W40 also have a better design, thanks to more comfortable earbuds, and are more portable thanks to their solid case. On the other hand, the KZ AS-10 have better sound performance and are cheaper, making them an obvious better choice over the W40.