Wired IEMs
Tangzu Waner S.G
82Outstanding
$19
Full review dataTangzu Waner S.G vs TRN Earphone 4: 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
TRN Earphone 4
70Good
$11
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Tangzu Waner S.G leads on 4 of 5 measures.
- Tangzu Waner S.G
- TRN Earphone 4
HearWiki score
82
70
Sound
8.0
7.0
Calls
4.5
-
Value
9.5
6.5
Price (USD)
$19
$11
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 Tangzu Waner S.G is 3 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. For 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Waner S.G20223 yr newer
- Earphone 42019
Specifications
Waner S.GEarphone 4
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $19
- $11
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 70
- Released
- 2022
- 2019
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 4-driver hybrid
- Driver type
- dynamic
- hybrid
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 4
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 20 Ω
- 22 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 105 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- -
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Weight
- 4 g
- 7 g
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Model code
- -
- TRN MT4
What reviewers said
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
TRN Earphone 4
The TRN Earphone 4 is an affordable wired in-ear monitor featuring a hybrid 4-driver setup that combines two balanced armatures and two dynamic drivers for a detailed, spacious sound. Its lightweight build and comfortable fit make it a solid budget pick for listeners who value technical performance and clarity over heavy bass. The earphone is best suited for those who prioritize resolution and airiness in their music.
- Pro:Hybrid 4-driver configuration for clear, detailed sound
- Pro:Very lightweight at 7g, comfortable for long sessions
- Pro:Wide frequency response up to 40 kHz
- Con:No noise cancellation or isolation features
- Con:Lacks app support and custom EQ options
- Con:Sound leans technical rather than warm or bass-heavy
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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