Wired IEMs
DUNU DN-242
84Outstanding
$350
Full review dataDUNU DN-242 vs Westone B30: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the DUNU DN-242 vs Westone B30, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
Westone B30
Not yet scored
$450
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
- Westone B30
HearWiki score
84
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Sound
8.7
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Value
7.8
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Price (USD)
$350
$450
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 DUNU DN-242 is 6 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Westone B30 adds Water resistance (IPX4). For 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- DN-24220266 yr newer
- B302020
What differsDN-242B30
- Water resistance
- Not rated
- IPX4
Everyday features
Specifications
DN-242B30
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $350
- $450
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2026
- 2020
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 2DD + 4BA + 2PL tribrid
- 3× balanced armature
- Driver type
- tribrid
- balanced-armature
- Driver configuration
- 2DD + 4BA + 2PL
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 8
- 3
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 40 kHz
- 15 Hz - 18 kHz
- Impedance
- 35 Ω
- 30 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- 107 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- none
- Transparency mode
- No
- No
- Companion app
- No
- No
- Custom EQ
- No
- No
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- none
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- No
- -
- Weight
- 6 g
- -
- Water resistance
- none
- IPX4
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- No
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- MMCX
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
Westone B30
The Westone B30 is a wired in-ear monitor built around three balanced armature drivers, aimed at professionals and audiophiles seeking a precise, detailed sound. It offers a detachable MMCX cable and an IPX4 rating for sweat and splash resistance, making it a durable choice for critical listening on the go.
- Pro:Detailed and accurate sound from triple balanced armature drivers
- Pro:Detachable MMCX cable allows easy replacement or upgrade
- Pro:IPX4 water resistance protects against sweat and light rain
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Requires a wired connection, no Bluetooth or USB-C
- Con:No companion app or custom EQ options
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