Wired IEMs
Kiwi Ears KE4
84Outstanding
$200
Full review dataKiwi Ears KE4 vs Shanling MG100: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Kiwi Ears KE4 vs Shanling MG100, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
Shanling MG100
Not yet scored
$160
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Kiwi Ears KE4 leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- Kiwi Ears KE4
- Shanling MG100
HearWiki score
84
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Sound
8.6
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Value
8.6
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Price (USD)
$200
$160
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 Kiwi Ears KE4 is 2 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.
- KE420242 yr newer
- MG1002022
Specifications
KE4MG100
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $200
- $160
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2024
- 2022
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 2DD + 2BA hybrid
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- 2DD + 2BA
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 4
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 15 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 28 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 113 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- -
- 5.6 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
What reviewers said
Kiwi Ears KE4
The Kiwi Ears KE4 is a wired hybrid IEM that offers a balanced, relaxing sound with a distinct twist on the popular 'New Meta' tuning, adding extra bass and treble sparkle. It delivers solid midrange clarity and a comfortable fit, making it a versatile choice for many genres, though its smooth presentation may not excite those seeking aggressive or highly dynamic sound.
- Pro:Well-balanced hybrid tuning with rich lower mids and airy treble
- Pro:Comfortable fit and broad genre versatility
- Pro:Good resolution and clarity for its price
- Con:Sub-bass can get overpowering at times
- Con:Limited resolving power and dynamic impact
- Con:Smooth tuning may feel less exciting than V-shaped alternatives
Shanling MG100
The Shanling MG100 is a wired in-ear monitor featuring a single 10mm dynamic driver, engineered for high-fidelity sound reproduction. With a lightweight 5.6g design, detachable cable, and on-cable buttons, it offers a practical and immersive listening experience for audiophiles on a budget.
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit at just 5.6g
- Pro:Detachable cable for easy replacement or upgrades
- Pro:Dynamic driver delivers rich, detailed sound
- Con:No active noise cancellation, so external sounds may intrude
- Con:Wired only, lacking wireless flexibility
- Con:Single driver may limit soundstage compared to multi-driver IEMs
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