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Tangzu Waner S.G vs TRN Starfish: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Tangzu Waner S.G vs TRN Starfish, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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.

  • Tangzu Waner S.G
  • TRN Starfish
HearWiki score
82
-
Sound
8.0
-
Calls
4.5
-
Value
9.5
-
Price (USD)
$19
$35

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 TRN Starfish 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.G2022
  • Starfish20253 yr newer

Specifications

Waner S.GStarfish
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$19
$35
HearWiki score
82
Not scored
Released
2022
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
1DD
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver configuration
-
1DD
Driver size
10 mm
12 mm
Drivers per side
-
1
Impedance
20 Ω
-
Weight
4 g
3.7 g
Detachable cable
-
Yes
Connector
-
2-pin 0.78 mm

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 Starfish

This budget-friendly wired earphone uses a single 12 mm dynamic driver with a beryllium-coated diaphragm to deliver a lively, engaging sound. Its lightweight, starfish-inspired shell and detachable 0.78 mm two-pin cable make it a practical and customizable option for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Energetic and immersive sound signature
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Pro:Detachable cable for easy upgrades
  • Con:No noise isolation features
  • Con:Single-driver setup may lack extreme detail
  • Con:Build quality may feel basic at this price

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

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