KZ Taurus vs Tangzu Waner S.G: which should you buy?

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

Our pick: Tangzu Waner S.G - Outstanding overall at around $19.

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

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

Tangzu Waner S.G leads on 5 of 5 measures.

KZ Taurus
Tangzu Waner S.G

HearWiki score

Sound

6.8

8.0

Calls

4.5

Value

8.4

9.5

Price (USD)

$30

$19

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 KZ Taurus 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.

Taurus20242 yr newer
Waner S.G2022

Specifications

TaurusWaner S.G

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $30; $19
HearWiki score: 71; 82
Released: 2024; 2022
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 2× 8 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 8 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 2; -
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz; -
Impedance: 36 Ω; 20 Ω
Sensitivity: 105 dB/mW; -
Active noise cancelling: No; -
Controls: buttons; -
Weight: 4.3 g; 4 g
Detachable cable: Yes; -
Connector: 2-pin 0.78 mm; -
Microphones: 2; -
Microphone type: condenser; -
Mic sensitivity: -26 dBV; -

Specification comparison of KZ Taurus vs Tangzu Waner S.G
Spec	KZ Taurus	Tangzu Waner S.G
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$30	$19
HearWiki score	71 / 100 Good	82 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2024	2022
Audio
Driver	2× 8 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	8 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	2	-
Frequency response	20 Hz - 40 kHz	-
Impedance	36 Ω	20 Ω
Sensitivity	105 dB/mW	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	-
Controls	buttons	-
Design
Weight	4.3 g	4 g
Detachable cable	Yes	-
Connector	2-pin 0.78 mm	-
Calls
Microphones	2	-
Microphone type	condenser	-
Mic sensitivity	-26 dBV	-

What reviewers said

KZ Taurus

The KZ Taurus is a lightweight, wired budget IEM with dual 8mm dynamic drivers, designed for clear and articulate sound that suits gaming and vocal-focused content. Its bright spatial presentation aids positional audio, but the tuning can be divisive for music, with bass either bleeding into other frequencies or lacking warmth depending on the listener. Despite this, it offers strong value, comfort, and a detachable cable for the price.

Pro:Excellent value for the price
Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
Pro:Clear, articulate sound for vocals and gaming

Con:Bass tuning may bleed or lack warmth for music
Con:Vocals can be pushed back in some tracks
Con:No noise cancellation or wireless features

Tangzu Waner S.G

The Tangzu Waner S.G is a budget-friendly wired IEM with a compact, lightweight build and a 10mm dynamic driver. Its tuning leans warm and smooth, offering a relaxed, music-first sound that punches well above its price point for everyday listening.

Pro:Warm, easygoing sound signature
Pro:Very lightweight and compact
Pro:Detachable 0.78mm two-pin cable

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Lacks water resistance
Con:Not for those seeking technical detail

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

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