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TRUTHEAR GATE vs Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro 2 / Quantie 2 (QTEJ03JY): which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the TRUTHEAR GATE vs Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro 2 / Quantie 2 (QTEJ03JY), 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.

TRUTHEAR GATE leads on 3 of 4 measures.

  • TRUTHEAR GATE
  • Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro 2 / Quantie 2 (QTEJ03JY)
HearWiki score
82
-
Sound
7.5
-
Value
8.5
-
Price (USD)
$22
$21

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.

  • GATE2024
  • Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro 2 / Quantie 2 (QTEJ03JY)Year unknown

Specifications

GATEMi In-Ear Headphones Pro 2 / Quantie 2 (QTEJ03JY)
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$22
$21
HearWiki score
82
Not scored
Released
2024
-
Availability
Still sold new
Availability unknown
Driver
10 mm dynamic
2-driver hybrid
Driver type
dynamic
hybrid
Driver size
10 mm
-
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
10 Hz - 45 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
28 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
122 dB/mW
100 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
122
-
Active noise cancelling
No
-
Controls
buttons
-
Weight
2.7 g
14 g
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
No
-
Connector
2-pin 0.78 mm
3.5 mm
Microphones
1
-

What reviewers said

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

Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro 2 / Quantie 2 (QTEJ03JY)

These wired in-ears from Xiaomi combine a balanced armature with a graphene dynamic driver for a hybrid sound. They feature a sturdy metal build, a mixed braided and rubber cable, and an inline three-button remote with mic. Priced affordably, they aim to deliver detailed audio without active noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Hybrid dual-driver setup for detailed sound
  • Pro:Durable metal construction
  • Pro:In-line remote and microphone for calls
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Fixed 3.5mm cable, not detachable
  • Con:Average sensitivity may require more volume

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

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