Wired IEMs
Kiwi Ears KE4
84Outstanding
$200
Full review dataKiwi Ears KE4 vs Westone W20: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Kiwi Ears KE4 vs Westone W20, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
Westone W20
Not yet scored
$290
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Kiwi Ears KE4 leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Kiwi Ears KE4
- Westone W20
HearWiki score
84
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Sound
8.6
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Value
8.6
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Price (USD)
$200
$290
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
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.
- KE42024
- W20Year unknown
Specifications
KE4W20
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $200
- $290
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2024
- -
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Availability unknown
- Driver
- 2DD + 2BA hybrid
- 2-driver hybrid
- Driver type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 2DD + 2BA
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 4
- 2
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 18 kHz
- Impedance
- 28 Ω
- 33 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 117 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 4.0
- Codecs
- -
- aptX
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 8 h
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Siri
- Weight
- -
- 454 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IPX4
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- MMCX
- Microphones
- -
- 1
- Microphone type
- -
- electret
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
Westone W20
The Westone W20 is a hybrid dual-driver in-ear monitor offering a balanced, detailed sound signature through a passive crossover. It comes with both a wired cable featuring an inline mic and a Bluetooth cable supporting aptX for wireless flexibility. With an IPX4 rating and an 8-hour battery life, it's built for active, on-the-go listening.
- Pro:Detailed and balanced dual-driver sound
- Pro:Includes both wired and Bluetooth aptX cables
- Pro:Sweat-resistant IPX4 build
- Con:Battery life is limited to 8 hours
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:High 454g weight for an IEM
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