Tangzu Wan'er S.G vs TRN MT1: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Tangzu Wan'er S.G comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 79. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Tangzu Wan'er S.G - Great overall at around $19.

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Tangzu Wan'er S.G leads on 3 of 4 measures.

Tangzu Wan'er S.G
TRN MT1

HearWiki score

Sound

7.8

6.2

Value

9.3

8.0

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 Wan'er 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.

Wan'er S.G20223 yr newer
MT12019

Specifications

Wan'er S.GMT1

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $19; $11
HearWiki score: 79; 63
Released: 2022; 2019
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 10 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10 mm; 10 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 20 Ω; 22 Ω
Sensitivity: 107 dB/mW; 106 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling: No; No
ANC type: none; -
Transparency mode: No; -
Companion app: No; -
Custom EQ: No; -
Wear detection: No; -
Controls: none; buttons
Weight: 4.2 g; 8.2 g
Detachable cable: Yes; Yes
USB-C: No; -
Connector: 2-pin 0.78 mm; 3.5 mm
Model code: Tangzu Wan'er Studio Edition; -

Specification comparison of Tangzu Wan'er S.G vs TRN MT1
Spec	Tangzu Wan'er S.G	TRN MT1
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$19	$11
HearWiki score	79 / 100 Great	63 / 100 Good
Released	2022	2019
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	10 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	10 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	20 Ω	22 Ω
Sensitivity	107 dB/mW	106 dB/mW
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	No
ANC type	none	-
Transparency mode	No	-
Companion app	No	-
Custom EQ	No	-
Wear detection	No	-
Controls	none	buttons
Design
Weight	4.2 g	8.2 g
Detachable cable	Yes	Yes
USB-C	No	-
Connector	2-pin 0.78 mm	3.5 mm
Model code	Tangzu Wan'er Studio Edition	-

What reviewers said

Tangzu Wan'er S.G

The Tangzu Wan'er S.G. is a budget-friendly wired IEM that focuses on delivering a pleasant, warm-leaning sound signature and solid build quality for its price. While it offers strong value with a comfortable fit and agreeable tuning, its technical performance—such as detail retrieval and high-frequency extension—is only average compared to pricier competitors.

Pro:Affordable price with strong overall value
Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening
Pro:Warm and pleasing tonal balance

Con:Average technical performance and detail resolution
Con:High frequencies can be limited
Con:No included controls or app support

TRN MT1

The TRN MT1 is an ultra-affordable wired IEM that offers a generally balanced and detailed sound for its price, though its tuning is somewhat inconsistent with notable peaks in the treble. It is best viewed as a budget compromise rather than a top performer, with opinions ranging from surprisingly good value to tonally flawed depending on the listener's preferences.

Pro:Very low price
Pro:Good detail and clarity for the cost
Pro:Comfortable and lightweight build

Con:Inconsistent tonality with peaks and dips
Con:Bass can overwhelm mids at times
Con:Treble may sound harsh or peaky

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

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