Wired IEMs
1MORE H1023
84Great
$88
Full review data1MORE H1023 vs KZ PR3: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the 1MORE H1023 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: 1MORE H1023 - Great overall at around $88.
Wired IEMs
KZ PR3
72Good
$47
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
1MORE H1023
Sound8.5
Value8.5
KZ PR3
Sound7.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | 1MORE H1023 | KZ PR3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $88 | $47 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 2 balanced armatures + 1 dynamic driver | Planar |
| Driver size | - | 13.2 mm |
| Drivers per side | - | 1 |
| Frequency response | - | 20Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 15 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 98 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 18 g | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 1 |
What reviewers said
1MORE H1023
These wired in-ear headphones combine a dynamic driver with dual balanced armatures for a rich, detailed sound that excels at its price point. The build feels premium and the included accessories are generous, making them a strong choice for budget-conscious audiophiles. Their main limitation is a narrow soundstage typical of in-ear designs, but overall they deliver performance that rivals more expensive models.
- Pro:Excellent sound quality for the price
- Pro:Premium build and design
- Pro:Generous accessory bundle
- Con:Limited soundstage due to in-ear fit
- Con:No noise cancellation
- Con:Wired only, no wireless option
KZ PR3
The KZ PR3 is a budget-friendly planar in-ear monitor that punches above its weight in raw technical performance, offering impressive detail retrieval, crisp imaging, and a wide soundstage for the price. However, its tuning leans bright and lean, with a thin bass response and occasional upper-mid peakiness that can make it sound harsh or fatiguing, making it a great choice for analytical listeners but not for those seeking a warm or natural sound.
- Pro:Excellent resolution and micro-detail
- Pro:Wide, well-defined soundstage
- Pro:Fast, precise transient response
- Con:Bright, potentially fatiguing treble
- Con:Thin mid-bass and low-end weight
- Con:Upper-mid shoutiness on some tracks
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