Wired IEMs
Kiwi Ears Belle
79Great
$30
Full review dataKiwi Ears Belle vs Zhu Linniao Qing Luan Z4: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Kiwi Ears Belle vs Zhu Linniao Qing Luan Z4, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
Zhu Linniao Qing Luan Z4
Not yet scored
$45
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
- Zhu Linniao Qing Luan Z4
HearWiki score
79
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Sound
7.6
-
Value
9.1
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Price (USD)
$30
$45
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 Belle (2025) against Zhu Linniao Qing Luan Z4 (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.
- Belle20251 yr newer
- Qing Luan Z42024
Specifications
BelleQing Luan Z4
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $30
- $45
- HearWiki score
- 79
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 1DD
- -
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver configuration
- 1DD
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- 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
Zhu Linniao Qing Luan Z4
This is an affordable wired earphone featuring a single 10 mm dynamic driver inside metal housings, along with swappable tuning filters to adjust the sound. Its default tuning focuses on crispness and upper-frequency detail, making it a good pick for listeners who value clarity over bass heaviness. The detachable 0.78 mm two-pin cable adds convenience for future upgrades or replacements.
- Pro:Lightweight alloy construction feels durable
- Pro:Interchangeable filters let you tweak the sound signature
- Pro:Clear and detailed treble response
- Con:No noise isolation or cancellation features
- Con:Bass may feel lacking for bass-heavy genres
- Con:Requires manual filter changes for different tunings
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