Wired IEMs
7Hz Salnotes Zero
78Great
$20
Full review data7Hz Salnotes Zero vs NICEHCK TEARS: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the NICEHCK TEARS comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: NICEHCK TEARS - Great overall at around $29.
Wired IEMs
NICEHCK TEARS
78Great
$29
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
7Hz Salnotes Zero leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- 7Hz Salnotes Zero
- NICEHCK TEARS
HearWiki score
78
78
Sound
8.0
7.5
Value
9.0
8.5
Price (USD)
$20
$29
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
The NICEHCK TEARS is 3 years newer, but it is 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. For 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Salnotes Zero2022
- TEARS20253 yr newer
Specifications
Salnotes ZeroTEARS
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $20
- $29
- HearWiki score
- 78
- 78
- Released
- 2022
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 1DD
- dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- 1DD
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 20 Ω
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 5.8 g
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
What reviewers said
7Hz Salnotes Zero
The 7Hz Salnotes Zero is a budget-friendly wired IEM that delivers a remarkably balanced and detailed sound for its price. With a lightweight build, comfortable fit, and easy-to-drive dynamic driver, it's an excellent entry-level choice for those seeking a neutral-leaning tuning without breaking the bank. While it lacks wireless features and water resistance, its audio performance punches well above its cost.
- Pro:Excellent neutral-leaning tuning with clean detail
- Pro:Very affordable and outstanding value for the price
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended listening
- Con:No wireless or Bluetooth functionality
- Con:No official water-resistance rating
- Con:Build feels basic compared to pricier options
NICEHCK TEARS
The NICEHCK TEARS is a budget-friendly dynamic driver IEM that delivers surprisingly mature sound for its price, combining deep, controlled bass with clear treble and impressive soundstage depth. Its balanced, mildly V-shaped tuning works well across genres, though the plastic build and sparse accessories keep it from feeling premium.
- Pro:Deep, controlled bass response
- Pro:Good soundstage and instrument separation
- Pro:Smooth, natural tuning for the price
- Con:Plastic build feels less durable
- Con:Upper mids can be sharp on some tracks
- Con:Accessory set is minimal
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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