Wired IEMs
FiiO F3
Not yet scored
$25
Full review dataFiiO F3 vs TRUTHEAR GATE: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the FiiO F3 vs TRUTHEAR GATE, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
TRUTHEAR GATE
82Outstanding
$22
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
TRUTHEAR GATE leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- FiiO F3
- TRUTHEAR GATE
HearWiki score
-
82
Sound
-
7.5
Value
-
8.5
Price (USD)
$25
$22
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 TRUTHEAR GATE is 6 years newer, but it is 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. For 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- F32018
- GATE20246 yr newer
Specifications
F3GATE
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $25
- $22
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 82
- Released
- 2018
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 11 mm dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 15 Hz - 20 kHz
- 10 Hz - 45 kHz
- Impedance
- 40 Ω
- 28 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 98 dB/mW
- 122 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- -
- 122
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- -
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 19.6 g
- 2.7 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- No
- Connector
- -
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
FiiO F3
The FiiO F3 is an affordable wired in-ear monitor built around an 11mm dynamic driver, delivering a subtle bass boost with clean midrange response. It comes with swappable faceplates, a three-button inline remote with a single mic, and a travel pouch for portability.
- Pro:Slight bass emphasis for engaging sound
- Pro:Clear and natural midrange
- Pro:Interchangeable faceplates for customization
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:No app support or custom EQ
- Con:Lacks USB-C connectivity (wired only)
TRUTHEAR GATE
The Truthear GATE is a wired, ultra-budget in-ear monitor that delivers surprisingly mature tuning and solid detail for its low price. It offers a balanced sound with good sub-bass extension, though it has a few tonal quirks and ergonomic compromises. Overall, it's a strong value pick for budget-conscious listeners seeking a natural, no-frills listening experience.
- Pro:Excellent tuning and clarity for the price
- Pro:Good sub-bass extension and overall balance
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for most ears
- Con:Slightly lean and thin lower-midrange
- Con:Treble can be rough or lacking refinement
- Con:Ergonomics could be better for some users
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