Wired IEMs
JLab Metal Earbuds
46Weak
$25
Full review dataJLab Metal Earbuds vs Tangzu Waner S.G: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Tangzu Waner S.G comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Tangzu Waner S.G - Outstanding overall at around $19.
Wired IEMs
Tangzu Waner S.G
82Outstanding
$19
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Tangzu Waner S.G leads on 4 of 6 measures.
- JLab Metal Earbuds
- Tangzu Waner S.G
HearWiki score
46
82
Sound
5.0
8.0
Battery
2.6
-
Calls
4.7
4.5
Value
4.2
9.5
Price (USD)
$25
$19
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 Tangzu Waner S.G 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.
- Metal Earbuds2017
- Waner S.G20225 yr newer
Specifications
Metal EarbudsWaner S.G
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $25
- $19
- HearWiki score
- 46
- 82
- Released
- 2017
- 2022
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 8 mm dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 8 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 20 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 4.1
- -
- Codecs
- SBC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Battery life
- 6 h
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Weight
- -
- 4 g
- Water resistance
- IP55
- -
What reviewers said
JLab Metal Earbuds
These budget-friendly in-ear monitors feature a sturdy metal shell and a straightforward wired connection for reliable everyday use. They deliver a simple, no-frills listening experience with an 8mm dynamic driver and IP55-rated durability against sweat and light splashes. Ideal for users who prioritize toughness and simplicity over advanced wireless features.
- Pro:Durable metal construction
- Pro:Rugged IP55 water and dust resistance
- Pro:Budget-friendly price point
- Con:No wireless or ANC functionality
- Con:Limited SBC codec support
- Con:Short 6-hour battery life for wireless use
Tangzu Waner S.G
The Tangzu Waner S.G is a budget-friendly wired IEM with a compact, lightweight build and a 10mm dynamic driver. Its tuning leans warm and smooth, offering a relaxed, music-first sound that punches well above its price point for everyday listening.
- Pro:Warm, easygoing sound signature
- Pro:Very lightweight and compact
- Pro:Detachable 0.78mm two-pin cable
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Lacks water resistance
- Con:Not for those seeking technical detail
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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