EPZ Q5 PRO vs Hidizs MS2 PRO: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Hidizs MS2 PRO comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 79. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Hidizs MS2 PRO - Great overall at around $87.

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

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

Hidizs MS2 PRO leads on 3 of 4 measures.

EPZ Q5 PRO
Hidizs MS2 PRO

HearWiki score

Sound

7.7

8.0

Value

7.6

9.0

Price (USD)

$66

$87

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

Hidizs MS2 PRO (2025) against EPZ Q5 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.

Q5 PRO2024
MS2 PRO20251 yr newer

Specifications

Q5 PROMS2 PRO

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $66; $87
HearWiki score: 73; 79
Released: 2024; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 1DD; 1DD + 1BA hybrid
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver configuration: 1DD; 1DD + 1BA
Driver size: 10 mm; 10.2 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: -; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: 24 Ω; 17 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 111 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling: -; No
Controls: -; buttons
Weight: -; 10 g
Detachable cable: Yes; Yes
USB-C: -; No
Connector: 2-pin 0.78 mm; 4.4 mm balanced

Specification comparison of EPZ Q5 PRO vs Hidizs MS2 PRO
Spec	EPZ Q5 PRO	Hidizs MS2 PRO
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$66	$87
HearWiki score	73 / 100 Great	79 / 100 Great
Released	2024	2025
Audio
Driver	1DD	1DD + 1BA hybrid
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver configuration	1DD	1DD + 1BA
Driver size	10 mm	10.2 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	-	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	24 Ω	17 Ω
Sensitivity	-	111 dB/mW
Features
Active noise cancelling	-	No
Controls	-	buttons
Design
Weight	-	10 g
Detachable cable	Yes	Yes
USB-C	-	No
Connector	2-pin 0.78 mm	4.4 mm balanced

What reviewers said

EPZ Q5 PRO

The EPZ Q5 Pro is a budget-friendly single-dynamic-driver IEM that delivers a balanced, neutral sound with solid technical performance for its price. It features a comfortable shell, decent build quality, and an improved design over its predecessor, though it's held back by a less-than-stellar stock cable. If you're after a clean, uncolored tuning without heavy bass, this is a strong contender in its class.

Pro:Neutral, well-balanced tuning that's easy to enjoy
Pro:Comfortable and lightweight shells for long listening
Pro:Wider soundstage and better-controlled treble than the older Q5

Con:Stock cable feels thin and prone to tangling
Con:Slight harshness in the upper frequencies at times
Con:Not for listeners who prefer a bass-heavy signature

Hidizs MS2 PRO

The Hidizs MS2 PRO is a budget-friendly hybrid IEM pairing a 10.2mm dynamic driver with a custom balanced armature for a bass-forward yet technically capable sound. It offers adjustable tuning via included nozzle filters, letting you tweak the response to taste, while its comfortable, well-built shell and detachable cable add everyday practicality. Though engaging and versatile for the price, it has a slightly recessed midrange and can sound bright or sharp in the upper frequencies on certain tracks.

Pro:Engaging, bass-forward sound with good impact
Pro:Adjustable tuning filters for sound customization
Pro:Strong imaging and technical performance for the price

Con:Midrange can feel slightly recessed or thin
Con:Upper mids and treble may occasionally come across as piercing
Con:No wireless or multipoint features, purely wired use

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

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