Wired IEMs
Bose SoundSport In-Ear Headphones
Not yet scored
$130
Full review dataBose SoundSport In-Ear Headphones vs Kiwi Ears KE4: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Bose SoundSport In-Ear Headphones vs Kiwi Ears KE4, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
Kiwi Ears KE4
84Outstanding
$200
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Kiwi Ears KE4 leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- Bose SoundSport In-Ear Headphones
- Kiwi Ears KE4
HearWiki score
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84
Sound
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8.6
Value
-
8.6
Price (USD)
$130
$200
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 Kiwi Ears KE4 is 9 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 9 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- SoundSport In-Ear Headphones2015
- KE420249 yr newer
Specifications
SoundSport In-Ear HeadphonesKE4
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $200
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 84
- Released
- 2015
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- 2DD + 2BA hybrid
- Driver type
- dynamic
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- -
- 2DD + 2BA
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 4
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- -
- 28 Ω
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 17.9 g
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Model code
- SoundSport wireless headphones
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- -
What reviewers said
Bose SoundSport In-Ear Headphones
These wired Bose earbuds are built for active use, offering a secure and comfortable fit that stays put during workouts. They feature a detachable cable and simple button controls, with a dynamic driver delivering a balanced 20 Hz to 20 kHz response. While not wireless or noise-cancelling, they provide reliable, sweat-resistant audio for exercise.
- Pro:Secure, stable fit for workouts
- Pro:Detachable cable adds convenience and longevity
- Pro:Simple, tactile button controls
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Wired design may limit mobility
- Con:Only one microphone for calls
Kiwi Ears KE4
The Kiwi Ears KE4 is a wired hybrid IEM that offers a balanced, relaxing sound with a distinct twist on the popular 'New Meta' tuning, adding extra bass and treble sparkle. It delivers solid midrange clarity and a comfortable fit, making it a versatile choice for many genres, though its smooth presentation may not excite those seeking aggressive or highly dynamic sound.
- Pro:Well-balanced hybrid tuning with rich lower mids and airy treble
- Pro:Comfortable fit and broad genre versatility
- Pro:Good resolution and clarity for its price
- Con:Sub-bass can get overpowering at times
- Con:Limited resolving power and dynamic impact
- Con:Smooth tuning may feel less exciting than V-shaped alternatives
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