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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats EP headphones offer good overall sound quality with a decent soundstage but are not the best for making calls due to a lack of a mic. They're suitable for music listening but not ideal for exercise or travel owing to their size. The cheaper KZ ZSN Pro earbuds have slightly lower sound quality but come with a mic for clear calls and meetings. They're better for gaming due to lower latency and more portable for travel and exercise, though they may not block out noise as effectively as some might prefer. Both options have a durable build but neither supports wireless connectivity or active noise cancelling, and comfort levels are similar. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats EP
- Very good for music
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Gaming
6.3
8.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is very good for gaming, while the Beats EP is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.2
5.1
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and Beats EP are both poor for phone calls, though the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
4.9
The Beats EP is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Cost
$100
$24
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats EP has a price of $100 and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) costs $24.
Build Quality
8.0
9.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has excellent build quality, while the Beats EP has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.1
7.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Beats EP to be very good for music, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good.
TV and Video
7.6
7.4
The Beats EP and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
5.3
5.3
The Beats EP and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the Beats EP and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats EP | KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $24 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | In-Line | |
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Beats EP
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Headphonecheck
Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."
KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
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PrimeAudio
David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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