Tangzu Waner S.G vs Urbanista San Francisco 2: 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

Tangzu Waner S.G

82Outstanding

$19

Full review data

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 3 of 5 measures.

Tangzu Waner S.G
Urbanista San Francisco 2

HearWiki score

Sound

8.0

6.0

Calls

4.5

6.0

Value

9.5

7.0

Price (USD)

$19

$18

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 6 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 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

Waner S.G20226 yr newer
San Francisco 22016

Specifications

Waner S.GSan Francisco 2

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $19; $18
HearWiki score: 82; 62
Released: 2022; 2016
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 14.2 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 14.2 mm
Frequency response: -; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 20 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 100 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling: -; No
Controls: -; buttons
Weight: 4 g; 15.3 g
USB-C: -; Yes
Connector: -; USB-C
Microphones: -; 1

Specification comparison of Tangzu Waner S.G vs Urbanista San Francisco 2
Spec	Tangzu Waner S.G	Urbanista San Francisco 2
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$19	$18
HearWiki score	82 / 100 Outstanding	62 / 100 Good
Released	2022	2016
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	14.2 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	14.2 mm
Frequency response	-	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	20 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	100 dB/mW
Features
Active noise cancelling	-	No
Controls	-	buttons
Design
Weight	4 g	15.3 g
USB-C	-	Yes
Connector	-	USB-C
Calls
Microphones	-	1

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

Urbanista San Francisco 2

The Urbanista San Francisco 2 is a budget-friendly wired earphone with a 14.2 mm dynamic driver, offering a sound signature that leans toward clarity and treble with a forward vocal presence. It is lightweight, comfortable, and includes a single-button inline mic for calls, making it a solid pick for those who want an affordable, no-frills listening experience without noise cancellation.

Pro:Large 14.2 mm driver for its price
Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
Pro:Clear, loud output with good treble detail

Con:Limited sound isolation, lets in ambient noise
Con:Bass is not very deep or impactful
Con:Wired design may not suit all 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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