Wired IEMs
TRUTHEAR GATE
82Outstanding
$22
Full review dataTRUTHEAR GATE vs Ziigaat Nuo: 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
Ziigaat Nuo
74Great
$29
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
TRUTHEAR GATE leads on 2 of 4 measures.
- TRUTHEAR GATE
- Ziigaat Nuo
HearWiki score
82
74
Sound
7.5
7.5
Value
8.5
8.8
Price (USD)
$22
$29
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
TRUTHEAR GATE (2024) against Ziigaat Nuo (2023). 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.
- GATE20241 yr newer
- Nuo2023
Specifications
GATENuo
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $29
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 74
- Released
- 2024
- 2023
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 1DD
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- -
- 1DD
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 45 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 28 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 122 dB/mW
- -
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 122
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 2.7 g
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 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
Ziigaat Nuo
The Ziigaat Nuo is a budget-friendly single-dynamic-driver IEM that delivers a neutral, Harman-leaning sound with impressive detail and low distortion for its price. Its comfortable fit, solid build, and well-balanced tuning make it a standout choice for listeners seeking a bright yet natural presentation without breaking the bank. While the treble can occasionally lean toward sibilance, the overall performance and value are exceptional in the ultra-budget category.
- Pro:Excellent value and sound quality for the price
- Pro:Comfortable fit with solid build quality
- Pro:Neutral, Harman-leaning tuning with good detail
- Con:Treble can become fatiguing or slightly sibilant
- Con:Bright tuning may not suit all listeners
- Con:No active noise cancellation (wired only)
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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