CCA CRA+ vs Tangzu Waner S.G: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Tangzu Waner S.G comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Tangzu Waner S.G - Outstanding overall at around $19.

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

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

Tangzu Waner S.G leads on 5 of 5 measures.

CCA CRA+
Tangzu Waner S.G

HearWiki score

Sound

7.0

8.0

Calls

4.5

Value

7.5

9.5

Price (USD)

$29

$19

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

Both shipped in 2022. 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.

CRA+2022
Waner S.G2022

Specifications

CRA+Waner S.G

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $29; $19
HearWiki score: 72; 82
Released: 2022; 2022
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Impedance: 23.5 Ω; 20 Ω
Weight: -; 4 g

Specification comparison of CCA CRA+ vs Tangzu Waner S.G
Spec	CCA CRA+	Tangzu Waner S.G
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$29	$19
HearWiki score	72 / 100 Good	82 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2022	2022
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Impedance	23.5 Ω	20 Ω
Design
Weight	-	4 g

What reviewers said

CCA CRA+

The CCA CRA+ is a budget-friendly wired IEM that builds on its predecessor with a cleaner, more balanced sound while retaining impactful bass. Its 10 mm dynamic driver delivers an engaging, fun tuning that offers strong value in the $30–40 range, making it an easy recommendation for budget-conscious listeners.

Pro:Powerful, well-defined bass
Pro:Clean mids and crisp treble
Pro:Excellent price-to-performance ratio

Con:Soundstage feels limited
Con:Build quality has some compromises
Con:Not for those seeking neutral tuning

Tangzu Waner S.G

The Tangzu Waner S.G is a budget-friendly wired IEM with a compact, lightweight build and a 10mm dynamic driver. Its tuning leans warm and smooth, offering a relaxed, music-first sound that punches well above its price point for everyday listening.

Pro:Warm, easygoing sound signature
Pro:Very lightweight and compact
Pro:Detachable 0.78mm two-pin cable

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Lacks water resistance
Con:Not for those seeking technical detail

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

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