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Updated January 10, 2024·
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is a budget-friendly wired choice suitable if you're looking for something less expensive with good overall sound quality and the convenience of a detachable cable. However, if you're willing to spend more for a recent release, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) provides a wireless experience, superior call quality, better suitability for exercise and air travel, and advanced features such as active noise cancelling and an app with equalizer controls. The Ear (2) also supports a low latency mode important for gaming and watching videos, while the ZSN Pro might suit you better if you prefer a larger earbud with a focus on durability and sound for music. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
- The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has no clear advantages over the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2).
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.7
7.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both good for music, though the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.0
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both very good for gaming, though the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.1
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9
9.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
TV and Video
7.4
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for TV and video, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.7 Hours
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) does not have a battery. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$24
$149
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has a price of $24 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $149.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) both have excellent build quality.
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How the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) | "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$24 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | KZ | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | March 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6.7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3. | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | In-Line | Integrated | |
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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."
"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
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