Hidizs MP145 vs Westone W20: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Hidizs MP145 vs Westone W20, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

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

Hidizs MP145 leads on 4 of 4 measures.

Hidizs MP145
Westone W20

HearWiki score

Sound

8.5

Value

8.0

Price (USD)

$150

$290

Specifications

MP145W20

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $150; $290
HearWiki score: 84; Not scored
Released: 2023; -
Driver: 14.5 mm planar magnetic; 2-driver hybrid
Driver type: planar; hybrid
Driver size: 14.5 mm; -
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; 20 Hz - 18 kHz
Impedance: 30 Ω; 33 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 117 dB/mW
Bluetooth: -; 4.0
Codecs: -; aptX
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: -; 8 h
Active noise cancelling: -; No
ANC type: -; none
Transparency mode: -; No
Controls: -; buttons
Voice assistant: -; Siri
Weight: 9.5 g; 454 g
Water resistance: -; IPX4
Detachable cable: Yes; Yes
USB-C: No; -
Connector: 2-pin 0.78 mm; MMCX
Microphones: -; 1
Microphone type: -; electret

Specification comparison of Hidizs MP145 vs Westone W20
Spec	Hidizs MP145	Westone W20
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$150	$290
HearWiki score	84 / 100 Great	Not scored
Released	2023	-
Audio
Driver	14.5 mm planar magnetic	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	planar	hybrid
Driver size	14.5 mm	-
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	20 Hz - 18 kHz
Impedance	30 Ω	33 Ω
Sensitivity	-	117 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	-	4.0
Codecs	-	aptX
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	-	8 h
Features
Active noise cancelling	-	No
ANC type	-	none
Transparency mode	-	No
Controls	-	buttons
Voice assistant	-	Siri
Design
Weight	9.5 g	454 g
Water resistance	-	IPX4
Detachable cable	Yes	Yes
USB-C	No	-
Connector	2-pin 0.78 mm	MMCX
Calls
Microphones	-	1
Microphone type	-	electret

What reviewers said

Hidizs MP145

The Hidizs MP145 is a wired planar magnetic IEM featuring a large 14.5mm driver, delivering a spacious and detailed sound with impressive bass and treble extension. It offers strong technical performance and excellent value for its price, though it requires a capable source to shine due to its lower sensitivity. Overall, it's a well-regarded option for enthusiasts seeking a lively and layered listening experience.

Pro:Spacious soundstage with excellent layering
Pro:Detailed treble and impactful bass
Pro:Great overall value for a planar IEM

Con:Needs more power than typical phones provide
Con:Low sensitivity can be demanding on weak sources
Con:Relatively large and heavy for an IEM

Westone W20

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