Wired IEMs
TinHifi T1 Plus
Not yet scored
$39
Full review dataTinHifi T1 Plus vs TRUTHEAR GATE: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the TinHifi T1 Plus vs TRUTHEAR GATE, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
TRUTHEAR GATE
82Outstanding
$22
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
TRUTHEAR GATE leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- TinHifi T1 Plus
- TRUTHEAR GATE
HearWiki score
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82
Sound
-
7.5
Value
-
8.5
Price (USD)
$39
$22
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
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.
- T1 PlusYear unknown
- GATE2024
Specifications
T1 PlusGATE
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $39
- $22
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 82
- Released
- -
- 2024
- Availability
- Availability unknown
- Still sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 10 Hz - 45 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 28 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 122 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- -
- 122
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- 3.2 g
- 2.7 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- Microphones
- -
- 1
What reviewers said
TinHifi T1 Plus
The TinHifi T1 Plus is a budget-friendly wired in-ear monitor that uses a beryllium-coated dynamic driver to deliver clear, detailed sound. Its lightweight build and detachable 2-pin cable add practicality, making it a solid choice for listeners seeking an affordable, high-fidelity audio experience without extra features like noise cancellation.
- Pro:Beryllium-coated driver for crisp, detailed audio
- Pro:Very lightweight at just 3.2 grams
- Pro:Detachable 2-pin cable for easy replacement or upgrades
- Con:No active noise cancellation, so ambient noise may intrude
- Con:Wired only, lacking wireless convenience
- Con:No included microphone or inline controls mentioned
TRUTHEAR GATE
The Truthear GATE is a wired, ultra-budget in-ear monitor that delivers surprisingly mature tuning and solid detail for its low price. It offers a balanced sound with good sub-bass extension, though it has a few tonal quirks and ergonomic compromises. Overall, it's a strong value pick for budget-conscious listeners seeking a natural, no-frills listening experience.
- Pro:Excellent tuning and clarity for the price
- Pro:Good sub-bass extension and overall balance
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for most ears
- Con:Slightly lean and thin lower-midrange
- Con:Treble can be rough or lacking refinement
- Con:Ergonomics could be better for some users
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