1MORE H1023 vs CrinEar Daybreak: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the CrinEar Daybreak comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: CrinEar Daybreak - Outstanding overall at around $170.

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

CrinEar Daybreak leads on 3 of 5 measures.

1MORE H1023
CrinEar Daybreak

HearWiki score

Sound

7.4

8.8

Calls

5.8

Value

5.4

9.2

Price (USD)

$130

$170

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

CrinEar Daybreak (2025) against 1MORE H1023 (2024). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

H10232024
Daybreak20251 yr newer

Specifications

H1023Daybreak

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $130; $170
HearWiki score: 66; 84
Released: 2024; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 1DD + 3BA hybrid; 1DD + 2BA tribrid
Driver type: hybrid; tribrid
Driver configuration: 1DD + 3BA; 1DD + 2BA
Drivers per side: 4; 3
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; -
Impedance: 32 Ω; 20 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 105 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling: No; No
Weight: 18.5 g; -
Connector: 3.5 mm; -
Model code: E1010; -
Microphones: 1; -
Microphone type: MEMS; -

Specification comparison of 1MORE H1023 vs CrinEar Daybreak
Spec	1MORE H1023	CrinEar Daybreak
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$130	$170
HearWiki score	66 / 100 Good	84 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2024	2025
Audio
Driver	1DD + 3BA hybrid	1DD + 2BA tribrid
Driver type	hybrid	tribrid
Driver configuration	1DD + 3BA	1DD + 2BA
Drivers per side	4	3
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	-
Impedance	32 Ω	20 Ω
Sensitivity	-	105 dB/mW
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	No
Design
Weight	18.5 g	-
Connector	3.5 mm	-
Model code	E1010	-
Calls
Microphones	1	-
Microphone type	MEMS	-

What reviewers said

1MORE H1023

The 1MORE H1023 is a wired hybrid in-ear monitor that combines one dynamic driver with three balanced armatures for a detailed, warm sound signature. It offers a premium build and impressive clarity for its price, making it a strong choice for critical listening despite its limited soundstage. The included accessory bundle adds to its overall value.

Pro:Premium build quality
Pro:Detailed and warm sound
Pro:Good value for the price

Con:Limited soundstage due to in-ear design
Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Wired only, no wireless option

CrinEar Daybreak

The CrinEar Daybreak is a wired tribrid IEM that delivers a well-balanced, reference-style sound with a focus on accurate reproduction and natural mids. It performs admirably across various genres, though its stock cable and occasionally shouty upper mids may not suit everyone.

Pro:Balanced, neutral-leaning tuning
Pro:Natural and lifelike midrange
Pro:Strong bass texture with sub-bass emphasis

Con:Stock cable feels cheap
Con:Can sound shouty on certain tracks
Con:Not the most exciting or dynamic presentation

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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