KZ ZS10 Pro X 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.

Wired IEMs

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 ZS10 Pro X
TRUTHEAR GATE

HearWiki score

Sound

7.8

7.5

Value

8.4

8.5

Price (USD)

$42

$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 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.

ZS10 Pro X2022
GATE20242 yr newer

Specifications

ZS10 Pro XGATE

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $42; $22
HearWiki score: 77; 82
Released: 2022; 2024
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 1DD + 4BA hybrid; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: hybrid; dynamic
Driver configuration: 1DD + 4BA; -
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 5; 1
Frequency response: -; 10 Hz - 45 kHz
Impedance: 29 Ω; 28 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 122 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms): -; 122
Active noise cancelling: -; No
Controls: -; buttons
Weight: -; 2.7 g
Detachable cable: Yes; Yes
USB-C: -; No
Connector: -; 2-pin 0.78 mm
Microphones: -; 1

Specification comparison of KZ ZS10 Pro X vs TRUTHEAR GATE
Spec	KZ ZS10 Pro X	TRUTHEAR GATE
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$42	$22
HearWiki score	77 / 100 Great	82 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2022	2024
Audio
Driver	1DD + 4BA hybrid	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	hybrid	dynamic
Driver configuration	1DD + 4BA	-
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	5	1
Frequency response	-	10 Hz - 45 kHz
Impedance	29 Ω	28 Ω
Sensitivity	-	122 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)	-	122
Features
Active noise cancelling	-	No
Controls	-	buttons
Design
Weight	-	2.7 g
Detachable cable	Yes	Yes
USB-C	-	No
Connector	-	2-pin 0.78 mm
Calls
Microphones	-	1

What reviewers said

KZ ZS10 Pro X

The KZ ZS10 Pro X is a wired hybrid in-ear monitor that pairs a 10 mm dynamic driver with four balanced-armature drivers per side for a five-driver setup. It offers a multi-driver hi-fi experience at an affordable price, with a detachable cable for easy replacement or upgrades. This IEM is designed for listeners who want detailed sound without wireless convenience or noise cancellation.

Pro:Five-driver hybrid configuration delivers detailed sound
Pro:Detachable cable allows for customization and easy repairs
Pro:Affordable entry into multi-driver IEM territory

Con:Requires a wired source, limiting portability
Con:No active noise cancellation for noisy environments
Con:May need a good source or amp to perform at its best

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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