Tanchjim ONE 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.

Tanchjim ONE
Tangzu Waner S.G

HearWiki score

Sound

7.9

8.0

Calls

4.5

Value

9.3

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

Tanchjim ONE (2023) against Tangzu Waner S.G (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.

ONE20231 yr newer
Waner S.G2022

Specifications

ONEWaner S.G

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $25; $19
HearWiki score: 77; 82
Released: 2023; 2022
Availability: Discontinued; Still sold new
Driver: 1DD; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver configuration: 1DD; -
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; -
Impedance: 16 Ω; 20 Ω
Active noise cancelling: No; -
Weight: -; 4 g
Connector: 2-pin 0.78 mm; -

Specification comparison of Tanchjim ONE vs Tangzu Waner S.G
Spec	Tanchjim ONE	Tangzu Waner S.G
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$25	$19
HearWiki score	77 / 100 Great	82 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2023	2022
Audio
Driver	1DD	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver configuration	1DD	-
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	-
Impedance	16 Ω	20 Ω
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	-
Design
Weight	-	4 g
Connector	2-pin 0.78 mm	-

What reviewers said

Tanchjim ONE

The Tanchjim ONE is a budget-friendly single-dynamic-driver IEM that offers a well-balanced, easy-going sound signature with solid build quality for its price. It delivers a comfortable fit and good imaging, though it may lack some refinement on complex tracks and isn't the most detailed option available. While the standard wired version performs admirably, the DSP cable variant might appeal more to some listeners despite its potentially unusual tuning.

Pro:Excellent value for the price
Pro:Balanced and easy-to-like tuning
Pro:Comfortable fit and good build quality

Con:Lacks refinement on busy or complex tracks
Con:Not the most detailed sound in its class
Con:Treble energy may be insufficient for some listeners

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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