BQEYZ Wind vs Kiwi Ears KE4: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Kiwi Ears KE4 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Kiwi Ears KE4 - Outstanding overall at around $199.

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

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

Kiwi Ears KE4 leads on 4 of 4 measures.

BQEYZ Wind
Kiwi Ears KE4

HearWiki score

Sound

8.0

8.6

Value

7.4

8.6

Price (USD)

$240

$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

Kiwi Ears KE4 (2024) against BQEYZ Wind (2023). 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.

Wind2023
KE420241 yr newer

Specifications

WindKE4

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $240; $200
HearWiki score: 74; 84
Released: 2023; 2024
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm driver; 2DD + 2BA hybrid
Driver type: -; hybrid
Driver configuration: -; 2DD + 2BA
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: -; 4
Impedance: -; 28 Ω
Active noise cancelling: -; No
Detachable cable: -; Yes
Connector: -; 3.5 mm

Specification comparison of BQEYZ Wind vs Kiwi Ears KE4
Spec	BQEYZ Wind	Kiwi Ears KE4
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$240	$200
HearWiki score	74 / 100 Great	84 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2023	2024
Audio
Driver	10 mm driver	2DD + 2BA hybrid
Driver type	-	hybrid
Driver configuration	-	2DD + 2BA
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	-	4
Impedance	-	28 Ω
Features
Active noise cancelling	-	No
Design
Detachable cable	-	Yes
Connector	-	3.5 mm

What reviewers said

BQEYZ Wind

The BQEYZ Wind is a wired IEM from the Weather Series, blending a dual-cavity dynamic driver with a custom 10mm bone-conduction driver for bass and midrange. It's tuned for energetic music, vocal clarity, and anime/game soundtracks (ACG).

Pro:Unique dual-cavity plus bone-conduction hybrid design
Pro:Strong bass and midrange presence for dynamic tracks
Pro:Good for vocal-focused and ACG music

Con:No active noise cancellation (wired-only)
Con:Bone-conduction driver may not suit all listeners
Con:Design may be polarizing for some users

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

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

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