Wired IEMs
Kiwi Ears Belle
79Great
$30
Full review dataKiwi Ears Belle vs TRN Starfish: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Kiwi Ears Belle vs TRN Starfish, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
TRN Starfish
Not yet scored
$35
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Kiwi Ears Belle leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Kiwi Ears Belle
- TRN Starfish
HearWiki score
79
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Sound
7.6
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Value
9.1
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Price (USD)
$30
$35
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
Both shipped in 2025. 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.
- Belle2025
- Starfish2025
Specifications
BelleStarfish
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $30
- $35
- HearWiki score
- 79
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 1DD
- 1DD
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- 1DD
- 1DD
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 12 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Weight
- -
- 3.7 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
What reviewers said
Kiwi Ears Belle
The Kiwi Ears Belle is a budget-friendly wired IEM that prioritizes a warm, bass-rich, and vocal-forward sound signature over analytical precision. It offers a comfortable, compact fit and solid build quality, making it a low-risk pick for everyday listening, though it trades some treble detail for a smooth, forgiving presentation. Its performance and included accessories make it feel more premium than its modest price suggests.
- Pro:Warm, engaging bass response
- Pro:Clean and vocal-forward midrange
- Pro:Comfortable, compact shell for long sessions
- Con:Treble extension is restrained, limiting air and sparkle
- Con:Soundstage depth and layering are only average
- Con:Not for listeners seeking high detail or analytical tuning
TRN Starfish
This budget-friendly wired earphone uses a single 12 mm dynamic driver with a beryllium-coated diaphragm to deliver a lively, engaging sound. Its lightweight, starfish-inspired shell and detachable 0.78 mm two-pin cable make it a practical and customizable option for everyday listening.
- Pro:Energetic and immersive sound signature
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Pro:Detachable cable for easy upgrades
- Con:No noise isolation features
- Con:Single-driver setup may lack extreme detail
- Con:Build quality may feel basic at this price
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