Kiwi Ears Airoso vs Shozy P20: which should you buy?

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

Our pick: Kiwi Ears Airoso - Great overall at around $130.

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

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

Neither pulls ahead overall - they trade wins across the measures.

Kiwi Ears Airoso
Shozy P20

HearWiki score

Sound

8.2

7.9

Value

8.3

9.0

Price (USD)

$130

$72

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

Kiwi Ears Airoso (2025) against Shozy P20 (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.

Airoso20251 yr newer
P202024

Specifications

AirosoP20

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $130; $72
HearWiki score: 79; 76
Released: 2025; 2024
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 1DD + 4BA hybrid; -
Driver type: hybrid; -
Driver configuration: 1DD + 4BA; -
Driver size: 10 mm; -
Drivers per side: 5; -
Impedance: 18 Ω; -
Sensitivity: 110 dB/mW; -
Active noise cancelling: No; -
Weight: 12 g; -
Detachable cable: Yes; -
Connector: 2-pin 0.78 mm; -

Specification comparison of Kiwi Ears Airoso vs Shozy P20
Spec	Kiwi Ears Airoso	Shozy P20
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$130	$72
HearWiki score	79 / 100 Great	76 / 100 Great
Released	2025	2024
Audio
Driver	1DD + 4BA hybrid	-
Driver type	hybrid	-
Driver configuration	1DD + 4BA	-
Driver size	10 mm	-
Drivers per side	5	-
Impedance	18 Ω	-
Sensitivity	110 dB/mW	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	-
Design
Weight	12 g	-
Detachable cable	Yes	-
Connector	2-pin 0.78 mm	-

What reviewers said

Kiwi Ears Airoso

This hybrid in-ear monitor pairs a single 10mm dynamic driver with four balanced-armature drivers to deliver a detailed and versatile sound signature. It is a wired, lightweight option with a detachable 0.78mm two-pin cable, suited for listeners who prioritize clarity and customization over wireless convenience or noise blocking. With a low 18-ohm impedance and high 110dB sensitivity, it is easy to drive from most portable sources.

Pro:Detailed hybrid tuning with good separation
Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
Pro:Detachable standard 0.78mm cable for easy upgrades

Con:No noise cancellation or isolation from ambient sound
Con:Wired only, no Bluetooth option
Con:Five-driver setup may require a good source to shine fully

Shozy P20

The Shozy P20 is a wired in-ear monitor built around a single 14.5mm planar-magnetic driver, aiming for a balanced and neutral sound presentation. Its tuning is described as natural and professional, making it a straightforward choice for listeners who prefer an uncolored, reference-style signature without extra features like noise cancellation.

Pro:Planar-magnetic driver for detailed, low-distortion sound
Pro:Balanced, natural tuning suitable for critical listening
Pro:Wired design ensures stable connection and no battery concerns

Con:No active noise cancellation, so isolation relies on passive fit
Con:Single-driver design may limit soundstage breadth compared to multi-driver sets
Con:Shozy's 'professional' tuning might feel lean to bass-heavy listeners

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

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