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Final E500 vs TRUTHEAR GATE: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Final E500 vs TRUTHEAR GATE, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

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

TRUTHEAR GATE leads on 4 of 4 measures.

  • Final E500
  • 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 5 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 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

  • E5002019
  • GATE20245 yr newer

Specifications

E500GATE
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$25
$22
HearWiki score
Not scored
82
Released
2019
2024
Availability
Discontinued
Still sold new
Driver
6.4 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
6.4 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
-
1
Frequency response
-
10 Hz - 45 kHz
Impedance
-
28 Ω
Sensitivity
-
122 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
-
122
Active noise cancelling
-
No
Controls
-
buttons
Weight
15 g
2.7 g
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
-
No
Connector
-
2-pin 0.78 mm
Microphones
-
1

What reviewers said

Final E500

This lightweight wired earphone relies on a small 6.4 mm dynamic driver, tuned specifically for immersive binaural playback. It prioritizes spatial accuracy and directional cues, making it a solid pick for gaming and virtual reality sessions rather than bass-heavy music listening.

  • Pro:Very lightweight at just 15 grams
  • Pro:Compact design with a small driver for easy fit
  • Pro:Focused on spatial and directional audio for gaming/VR
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Small driver may limit bass response
  • Con:Niche tuning not ideal for all music genres

TRUTHEAR GATE

The Truthear GATE is a wired ultra-budget IEM that punches well above its price class, offering a mature, balanced sound signature with solid sub-bass presence and clear detail. While its build is simple and ergonomics could be improved, its overall tuning and value make it a compelling choice for budget-conscious listeners who want a dependable daily driver. Minor tonal quirks like a slightly forward upper midrange and a touch of treble roughness are the only real trade-offs at this price point.

  • Pro:Outstanding value for the price
  • Pro:Mature and well-balanced tuning
  • Pro:Good sub-bass extension and clarity
  • Con:Slightly shouty upper mids and lean lower-mids
  • Con:Treble can sound a bit rough or lacking in refinement
  • Con:Ergonomics and stock fit could be better

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

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