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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need earbuds for a good all-around sound with portability, then KZ ZSN Pro X is suitable, but they lack a microphone and advanced features like app equalization. However, for an immersive music experience with open-back design and wider soundstage, the Sennheiser 560S are better, although they are not ideal for exercise, travel, or noisy environments due to poor noise isolation. The Sennheisers also require a separate microphone for calls, and both lack wireless capabilities, which could be a dealbreaker if you prefer convenience. Consider what’s more important for your listening needs and daily activities when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro X
- Good for air travel
Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.0
9.5
The Sennheiser 560S is best in class for music, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is good.
Gaming
5.9
6.9
The Sennheiser 560S is only fair for gaming, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Phone Calls
3.1
5.1
The Sennheiser 560S and KZ ZSN Pro X are both poor for phone calls, though the Sennheiser 560S is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
8.1
The Sennheiser 560S is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
TV and Video
7.3
9.1
The Sennheiser 560S is excellent for TV and video, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0
2.5
The KZ ZSN Pro X is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.
Cost
$24
$180
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The KZ ZSN Pro X has a price of $24 and the Sennheiser 560S costs $180.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The KZ ZSN Pro X and Sennheiser 560S both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KZ ZSN Pro X | Sennheiser 560S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$24 | $180 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | KZ | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2020 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.3/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 2.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 27 Grams | 244.9 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Sennheiser 560S
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Headphonesty
Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | March 2022
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."
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About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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