Wired IEMs
DUNU DN-242
84Outstanding
$350
Full review dataDUNU DN-242 vs THIEAUDIO HYPE 4 MKII: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the DUNU DN-242 vs THIEAUDIO HYPE 4 MKII, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
THIEAUDIO HYPE 4 MKII
Not yet scored
$400
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
DUNU DN-242 leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- DUNU DN-242
- THIEAUDIO HYPE 4 MKII
HearWiki score
84
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Sound
8.7
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Value
7.8
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Price (USD)
$350
$400
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
DUNU DN-242 (2026) against THIEAUDIO HYPE 4 MKII (2025). 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.
- DN-24220261 yr newer
- HYPE 4 MKII2025
Specifications
DN-242HYPE 4 MKII
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $350
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2DD + 4BA + 2PL tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 2DD + 4BA + 2PL
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 8 mm
- Drivers per side
- 8
- -
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 35 Ω
- 18 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- -
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- none
- -
- Voice assistant
- No
- -
- Weight
- 6 g
- -
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- -
What reviewers said
DUNU DN-242
The DUNU DN-242 is a premium wired in-ear monitor built around an eight-driver tribrid configuration, combining dual dynamics, four balanced armatures, and two planar drivers through a five-way crossover for a cohesive, natural sound. Its lightweight 6-gram build and interchangeable 2-pin connector system add practical versatility for audiophile use. Launched in 2024, this model targets listeners seeking detailed, multi-driver tuning without wireless features or onboard controls.
- Pro:Complex tribrid driver array for layered, detailed sound
- Pro:Very lightweight at just 6 grams for extended comfort
- Pro:Interchangeable 2-pin connector adds cable flexibility
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:No inline controls or app support for adjustments
- Con:Requires a separate amplifier for optimal performance due to 35-ohm impedance
THIEAUDIO HYPE 4 MKII
This wired hybrid in-ear monitor combines dual 8mm dynamic drivers with four balanced-armature drivers to deliver a versatile sound signature. It's engineered to appeal to those who want a mix of analytical accuracy and engaging musicality, without relying on active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Balanced tuning that suits both monitoring and casual listening
- Pro:Hybrid driver setup offers detailed and dynamic performance
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended sessions
- Con:Lacks active noise cancellation
- Con:Requires a quality source to fully shine
- Con:May not satisfy bass-heads seeking extreme low-end boost
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