Moondrop QUARKS 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.

Moondrop QUARKS
Tangzu Waner S.G

HearWiki score

Sound

5.8

8.0

Calls

4.5

Value

6.5

9.5

Price (USD)

$25

$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

Tangzu Waner S.G (2022) against Moondrop QUARKS (2021). 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.

QUARKS2021
Waner S.G20221 yr newer

Specifications

QUARKSWaner S.G

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $25; $19
HearWiki score: 58; 82
Released: 2021; 2022
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 6 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 6 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; -
Frequency response: 4 Hz - 43 kHz; -
Impedance: 16 Ω; 20 Ω
Sensitivity: 116 dB/mW; -
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms): 116; -
Active noise cancelling: No; -
Weight: -; 4 g
USB-C: No; -

Specification comparison of Moondrop QUARKS vs Tangzu Waner S.G
Spec	Moondrop QUARKS	Tangzu Waner S.G
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$25	$19
HearWiki score	58 / 100 Average	82 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2021	2022
Audio
Driver	6 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	6 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	-
Frequency response	4 Hz - 43 kHz	-
Impedance	16 Ω	20 Ω
Sensitivity	116 dB/mW	-
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)	116	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	-
Design
Weight	-	4 g
USB-C	No	-

What reviewers said

Moondrop QUARKS

The Moondrop QUARKS are an ultra-budget wired IEM featuring a compact 6mm dynamic driver and a neutral-leaning sound signature. They deliver punchy bass and clean midrange for the price, though their tiny shell and basic build reflect the low cost. Technical performance is limited, with a small soundstage and average detail retrieval, making them a solid value pick for neutral tuning on a tight budget.

Pro:Neutral-leaning tuning with clean midrange
Pro:Strong bass punch for the size and price
Pro:Very affordable and comfortable small shell

Con:Small soundstage and average detail retrieval
Con:Fixed non-removable cable
Con:Modest sub-bass rumble

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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