Wired IEMs
Aful MagicOne
75Good
$140
Full review dataAful MagicOne vs EPZ P40: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the EPZ P40 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: EPZ P40 - Great overall at around $160.
Wired IEMs
EPZ P40
82Great
$160
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
EPZ P40 leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- Aful MagicOne
- EPZ P40
HearWiki score
75
82
Sound
8.0
8.5
Value
7.5
8.0
Price (USD)
$140
$160
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 EPZ P40 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.
- MagicOne2023
- P4020263 yr newer
Specifications
MagicOneP40
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $140
- $160
- HearWiki score
- 75
- 82
- Released
- 2023
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 1BA
- 2DD + 1PL + 1PZT tribrid
- Driver type
- balanced-armature
- tribrid
- Driver configuration
- 1BA
- 2DD + 1PL + 1PZT
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 4
- Impedance
- 38 Ω
- 14 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 103 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
What reviewers said
Aful MagicOne
The Aful MagicOne is a wired, single balanced-armature IEM priced around $140, delivering a near-neutral, well-balanced sound signature with strong tonal accuracy and impressive technical performance for its class. Its comfortable fit and convincing soundstage make it a compelling pick for neutral-tuning enthusiasts, though bass impact and passive isolation are modest.
- Pro:Neutral, well-balanced tuning with excellent tonal accuracy
- Pro:Very comfortable fit for extended listening
- Pro:Strong midrange and treble resolution with convincing staging
- Con:Lighter bass response that may not satisfy bass-heads
- Con:Limited passive isolation from ambient noise
- Con:Soundstage depth is less expansive than ideal
EPZ P40
The EPZ P40 is a wired tribrid IEM that delivers a clean, technically strong sound with excellent midrange presence, controlled bass, and precise imaging for its price. While it shines in resolution and transparency, its tuning can feel sharp or cold to some ears, and it falls just short of class-leading treble refinement. Overall, it's a compelling option under $200 for listeners who value clarity and detail over warmth.
- Pro:Excellent midrange clarity and vocal presence
- Pro:Tight, well-defined bass response
- Pro:Strong technical performance with precise imaging
- Con:Treble lacks some extension and refinement
- Con:Tuning may come across as sharp or shouty
- Con:Limited included eartips
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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