Wired IEMs
TRUTHEAR GATE
82Outstanding
$22
Full review dataTRUTHEAR GATE vs Xiaomi Type-C Earphones: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the TRUTHEAR GATE comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: TRUTHEAR GATE - Outstanding overall at around $22.
Wired IEMs
Xiaomi Type-C Earphones
66Good
$12
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
TRUTHEAR GATE leads on 3 of 5 measures.
- TRUTHEAR GATE
- Xiaomi Type-C Earphones
HearWiki score
82
66
Sound
7.5
6.4
Calls
-
6.2
Value
8.5
8.4
Price (USD)
$22
$12
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
Both shipped in 2024. These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Xiaomi Type-C Earphones adds USB-C.
- GATE2024
- Type-C Earphones2024
What differsGATEType-C Earphones
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
GATEType-C Earphones
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $12
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 66
- Released
- 2024
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 12.4 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 12.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 45 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 28 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 122 dB/mW
- 108 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 122
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 2.7 g
- 20 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IP54
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 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 Type-C Earphones
These are straightforward wired USB-C earbuds with a 12.4 mm driver, built for everyday calls and casual listening. They offer IP54 splash resistance, inline controls, and a mic with noise reduction, making them a practical budget pick. While they deliver solid bass and treble for the price, the midrange and cable durability have some limitations.
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Pro:IP54 water and dust resistance
- Pro:Clear calls via mic with noise reduction
- Con:Cable protection is limited
- Con:Midrange precision is only middling
- Con:No active noise cancellation
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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