Wired IEMs
CrinEar Daybreak
84Outstanding
$170
Full review dataCrinEar Daybreak vs NiceHCK F1 Pro: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the CrinEar Daybreak vs NiceHCK F1 Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
NiceHCK F1 Pro
Not yet scored
$100
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
CrinEar Daybreak leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- CrinEar Daybreak
- NiceHCK F1 Pro
HearWiki score
84
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Sound
8.8
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Value
9.2
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Price (USD)
$170
$100
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
CrinEar Daybreak (2025) against NiceHCK F1 Pro (2024). 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.
- Daybreak20251 yr newer
- F1 Pro2024
Specifications
DaybreakF1 Pro
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $170
- $100
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA tribrid
- 14.2 mm driver
- Driver type
- tribrid
- -
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- -
- Driver size
- -
- 14.2 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- -
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
What reviewers said
CrinEar Daybreak
The CrinEar Daybreak is a wired tribrid IEM that delivers a well-balanced, reference-style sound with a focus on accurate reproduction and natural mids. It performs admirably across various genres, though its stock cable and occasionally shouty upper mids may not suit everyone.
- Pro:Balanced, neutral-leaning tuning
- Pro:Natural and lifelike midrange
- Pro:Strong bass texture with sub-bass emphasis
- Con:Stock cable feels cheap
- Con:Can sound shouty on certain tracks
- Con:Not the most exciting or dynamic presentation
NiceHCK F1 Pro
This wired IEM pairs a 14.2 mm planar driver with a lightweight aluminum shell and a detachable 2-pin cable, aiming for a versatile sound that suits many music styles. Its low 16-ohm impedance makes it easy to drive from most sources, though it lacks active noise cancellation. Overall, it's a straightforward, all-rounder option for those seeking a planar tuning at a budget-friendly price.
- Pro:Lightweight aluminum build
- Pro:Detachable 2-pin cable for easy replacement
- Pro:Low impedance for easy driving
- Con:No noise isolation features
- Con:May need a good source for best performance
- Con:Shell could be prone to scratches
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