KZ PR1 Pro vs Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red 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 x Crinacle Zero Red - Outstanding overall at around $65.

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

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

Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red leads on 4 of 4 measures.

KZ PR1 Pro
Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red

HearWiki score

Sound

6.4

8.1

Value

3.8

8.8

Price (USD)

$83

$65

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

Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red (2023) against KZ PR1 Pro (2022). 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.

PR1 Pro2022
x Crinacle Zero Red20231 yr newer

Specifications

PR1 Prox Crinacle Zero Red

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $83; $65
HearWiki score: 59; 82
Released: 2022; 2023
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 13.2 mm planar magnetic; 2DD
Driver type: planar; dynamic
Driver configuration: -; 2DD
Driver size: 13.2 mm; -
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; -
Impedance: 16 Ω; 17.5 Ω
Sensitivity: 100 dB/mW; -
Active noise cancelling: No; -
Controls: buttons; -
Connector: 3.5 mm; -

Specification comparison of KZ PR1 Pro vs Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red
Spec	KZ PR1 Pro	Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$83	$65
HearWiki score	59 / 100 Average	82 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2022	2023
Audio
Driver	13.2 mm planar magnetic	2DD
Driver type	planar	dynamic
Driver configuration	-	2DD
Driver size	13.2 mm	-
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	-
Impedance	16 Ω	17.5 Ω
Sensitivity	100 dB/mW	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	-
Controls	buttons	-
Design
Connector	3.5 mm	-

What reviewers said

KZ PR1 Pro

The KZ PR1 Pro is a budget-friendly planar in-ear monitor built around a single 13.2 mm dual-cavity magnetic driver, offering a wide frequency response from 20 Hz to 40 kHz. It delivers a warm, comfortable tuning with strong treble and midrange clarity, plus solid build quality and fit for its price. Wired-only with a 3.5 mm connector and inline controls, it's a straightforward pick for planar newcomers.

Pro:Excellent value for a planar IEM
Pro:Clear treble and detailed midrange
Pro:Comfortable fit and solid build

Con:Requires a decent source to drive well
Con:No noise cancellation or wireless options
Con:Stock cable may feel basic to some

Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red

This wired in-ear monitor pairs a 10 mm and a 7.8 mm dynamic driver in a dual-driver setup, tuned for a warm, natural sound signature. It’s designed to be comfortable for extended listening, making it a solid pick for those who prefer a relaxed, non-fatiguing presentation. With no ANC, it relies on passive isolation from its fit.

Pro:Warm, natural tuning for long sessions
Pro:Dual dynamic drivers for rich bass and detail
Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Requires a source with enough power (17.5 ohm impedance)
Con:Bulky shell may not suit small ears

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

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