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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you want earbuds for listening to music with decent overall sound quality and don't mind a lack of wireless functionality, the KZ ZSN Pro X may be suitable for you, as they come with a detachable cable and are known for balanced audio. However, they do have poor microphone quality, which makes them less ideal for calls and meetings. On the other hand, if you need earbuds with a strong build and a very good microphone for clear communication in gaming or calls, the Steelseries TUSQ could be better, though they might cost a bit more; note, however, they are not optimized for exercise due to their large size and fair noise isolation. Both lack wireless connectivity, active noise cancelling, and are more suited for home use rather than exercise or heavy movement. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro X
- The KZ ZSN Pro X has no clear advantages over the Steelseries TUSQ.
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Music
7.0
7.6
The Steelseries TUSQ and KZ ZSN Pro X are both good for music, though the Steelseries TUSQ is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.9
8.5
The Steelseries TUSQ is very good for gaming, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Phone Calls
3.1
5.2
The Steelseries TUSQ and KZ ZSN Pro X are both poor for phone calls, though the Steelseries TUSQ is somewhat better.
Cost
$22
$55
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The KZ ZSN Pro X has a price of $22 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $55.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
4.7
The KZ ZSN Pro X and Steelseries TUSQ are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.3
7.3
The Steelseries TUSQ and KZ ZSN Pro X are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The KZ ZSN Pro X and Steelseries TUSQ are both only fair for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The KZ ZSN Pro X and Steelseries TUSQ both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KZ ZSN Pro X | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$22 | $55 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | KZ | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2020 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 4.2/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 2.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 27 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
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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."
Steelseries TUSQ
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Can Buy or Not
Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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About Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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