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KZ EDX vs TRUTHEAR GATE: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the TRUTHEAR GATE comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: TRUTHEAR GATE - Outstanding overall at around $22.

Score breakdown

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

TRUTHEAR GATE leads on 3 of 4 measures.

  • KZ EDX
  • TRUTHEAR GATE
HearWiki score
50
82
Sound
5.2
7.5
Value
6.0
8.5
Price (USD)
$13
$22

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 TRUTHEAR GATE is 4 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. For 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

  • EDX2020
  • GATE20244 yr newer

Specifications

EDXGATE
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$13
$22
HearWiki score
50
82
Released
2020
2024
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
10 Hz - 20 kHz
10 Hz - 45 kHz
Impedance
23 Ω
28 Ω
Sensitivity
112 dB/mW
122 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
-
122
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Controls
buttons
buttons
Weight
23 g
2.7 g
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
No
No
Connector
3.5 mm
2-pin 0.78 mm
Microphones
-
1

What reviewers said

KZ EDX

The KZ EDX is a budget-friendly wired IEM with a single 10mm dynamic driver, delivering strong bass and impressive detail for its price. It's easy to drive from phones and offers good imaging, though its energetic upper-midrange can sound aggressive or fatiguing to some listeners. Overall, it's a solid value with minor compromises in accessories and tuning refinement.

  • Pro:Strong bass response
  • Pro:Easy to drive from phones
  • Pro:Good detail and imaging for the price
  • Con:Hot upper-midrange can be fatiguing
  • Con:Tuning may sound unnatural or harsh
  • Con:Basic packaging and accessories

TRUTHEAR GATE

The Truthear GATE is a wired, ultra-budget in-ear monitor that delivers surprisingly mature tuning and solid detail for its low price. It offers a balanced sound with good sub-bass extension, though it has a few tonal quirks and ergonomic compromises. Overall, it's a strong value pick for budget-conscious listeners seeking a natural, no-frills listening experience.

  • Pro:Excellent tuning and clarity for the price
  • Pro:Good sub-bass extension and overall balance
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for most ears
  • Con:Slightly lean and thin lower-midrange
  • Con:Treble can be rough or lacking refinement
  • Con:Ergonomics could be better for some users

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

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