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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and affordability, the KZ ZSN Pro with Mic is a better choice with higher overall sound quality. However, the Shokz OpenMove's open design using bone conduction is safer for outdoor activities as it lets you stay aware of your surroundings; it's suitable if you often take calls and is sweatproof, making it appropriate for exercise. The OpenMove is also wireless, which adds convenience but comes with a higher price. Neither is ideal for gaming due to latency issues, and both have similar comfort levels. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.7
4.8
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
8.0
4.9
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is very good for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
TV and Video
7.4
5.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
2.5
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for noise reduction, though the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) does not have a battery. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$24
$80
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has a price of $24 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has excellent build quality, while the Shokz OpenMove has very good build quality.
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How the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$24 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | KZ | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 29 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."
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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