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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HifiMan Edition XS offers excellent overall sound quality and a superior soundstage, making them ideal for an immersive experience in music and TV/video. They require a wired connection, are bulky, and not geared for exercise or travel. The KZ ZSN Pro, on the other hand, is more portable, has a microphone for calls, and a closed design providing better noise isolation. They are more versatile, better suited for use during exercise, and significantly cheaper. However, their sound quality and soundstage are not as high as the HifiMan Edition XS. Neither option supports wireless connectivity or active noise cancelling. If budget is a constraint and you need more versatility including the ability to make calls, go for the KZ ZSN Pro; if supreme sound for home listening is the priority and budget is less of an issue, the HifiMan Edition XS would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Edition XS
- Very good for music
- Best in class for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Music
8.8
7.7
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good.
Gaming
7.4
8.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is very good for gaming, while the HifiMan Edition XS is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.9
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
TV and Video
9.5
7.4
The HifiMan Edition XS is best in class for TV and video, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.3
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and HifiMan Edition XS are both poor for noise reduction, though the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is somewhat better.
Cost
$269
$24
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The HifiMan Edition XS has a price of $269 and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) costs $24.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has excellent build quality, while the HifiMan Edition XS has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
5.1
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and HifiMan Edition XS are both poor for phone calls.
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Spec Comparison
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| HifiMan Edition XS | KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$269 | $24 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 421 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | In-Line | |
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HifiMan Edition XS
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Headphonesty
Eric D Hieger | January 2023
"The Edition XS easily compete with headphones in their price range with a very high price-to-performance ratio. The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand mainstream headphones."
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 HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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