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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming, calls, meetings, or music production, the EPOS PC38X offers best-in-class microphone quality, excellent sound, and an expansive soundstage, making it worth the higher expense. However, its open-back design and size make it unsuitable for outdoor use and workouts, as it doesn’t isolate noise well and isn't portable. The KZ ZSN Pro X is more budget-friendly, providing good sound quality and better portability, suitable for general music listening and commuting. Although it has a high build quality, the in-ear comfort and microphone quality are not as high as the PC38X, and it lacks features like wireless connectivity and active noise cancelling. Choose the EPOS PC38X for dedicated, high-quality home use, especially if gaming or clear communication is important, or the KZ ZSN Pro X for a more affordable, versatile option that’s easier to travel with. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro X
- Good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.5
7.0
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is good.
Gaming
10.0
5.9
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Phone Calls
10.0
3.1
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.7
The EPOS PC38X is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
TV and Video
9.0
7.3
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.0
The KZ ZSN Pro X is only fair for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Cost
$125
$22
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The EPOS PC38X has a price of $125 and the KZ ZSN Pro X costs $22.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The EPOS PC38X and KZ ZSN Pro X both have very good build quality.
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How the EPOS PC38X and the KZ ZSN Pro X compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| EPOS PC38X | KZ ZSN Pro X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$125 | $22 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | EPOS | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | June 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 10/10 | 3.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.2/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 249.4 Grams | 27 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
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EPOS PC38X
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Everyday Listening
Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
KZ ZSN Pro X
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"The KZ ZSN PRO X offers superb sound for very little money, like under $30 USD. It has some rough edges with a plastic seam on the cable that can rub on your ear, and the bud is a bit large. The tech isn't cutting edge, but new doesn't always equal better. You should try it."
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About EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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