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KZ S1 Hybrid

42/ 100

Weak

HearWiki score

Poor value

$25

typical price, USD

Discontinuedupdated 2 months ago price check

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At a glance

Brand: KZ
Type: True Wireless
Fit: -
Connection: Wireless
Noise cancelling: No
Released: 2020

Score breakdownweak overall

Sound6.0

Battery2.7

Calls4.5

TWS review and comparison: how good is the KZ S1 hybrid wireless earphones vs the KZ S1D with dynamic driver? Also vs Tronsmart Spunky Beat and QCY T5.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The KZ S1 Hybrid is a budget-friendly true wireless earphone that pairs a dynamic driver with a balanced armature in each side for improved detail and clarity. It offers a compact, lightweight design with touch controls and a USB-C charging case, making it a solid value pick for those seeking a hybrid sound on a tight budget. Battery life is modest at around three hours per charge, with the case extending total playback to roughly nine hours.

What works

Hybrid dual-driver setup adds clarity and detail
Very affordable for the sound quality offered
Lightweight and comfortable fit at just 10g per bud
USB-C case for convenient charging
Touch controls on each earbud

What doesn't

Short battery life of only 3 hours per charge
No active noise cancellation
No multipoint connection support
Limited codec support beyond SBC and AAC

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - KZ S1 Hybrid
Driver	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	hybrid
Drivers per side	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	24 Ω

Audio

Audio - KZ S1 Hybrid
Driver	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	hybrid
Drivers per side	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	24 Ω

Wireless

Wireless - KZ S1 Hybrid
Bluetooth	5.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	No
Wireless range	20 m

Battery

Battery - KZ S1 Hybrid
Battery life	3 h
Battery incl. case	9 h

Features

Features - KZ S1 Hybrid
Active noise cancelling	No
Controls	touch

Design

Design - KZ S1 Hybrid
Weight	10 g
Case weight	45 g
USB-C	Yes

Calls

Calls - KZ S1 Hybrid
Microphones	1

What the reviews said

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amazon

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scarbir.com

The reviewer gives the KZ S1 Hybrid a favorable value-focused assessment, saying KZ improved noticeably with this third wireless earphone model. The review highlights the hybrid driver setup and overall performance as strong for the price, while still noting that competition later reduced its star rating.

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scarbir

TWS review and comparison: how good is the KZ S1 hybrid wireless earphones vs the KZ S1D with dynamic driver? Also vs Tronsmart Spunky Beat and QCY T5.

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thephonograph.net

The review identifies the KZ S1 as a true wireless hybrid earphone with one dynamic driver and one balanced armature per side. It presents the product’s technical design clearly, but the available excerpt does not provide a strong concluding praise or criticism beyond the specification-oriented overview.

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youtube.com

This review labels the KZ S1 as a strong value-for-money option. The available excerpt suggests the reviewer liked it overall, though the snippet does not include enough detail to summarize all strengths and weaknesses confidently.

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What owners say

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Oct 27

Sound could be better but overall pretty satified

Very good for the price I d say, but they do lack bass compared to the ZSN. This is good when I m at home but it s really frustrating when out and about. They don t hiss at low volumes which is niceRead more

Aug 9

Cheaply built, Good sound

These are very cheaply built, especially the charging case (low-grade, hard plastic with ugly egg shaped). The earphone housing is also built with low-quality plastic. Tips are very thin silicone thatRead more

Aug 29

Bad connection

They are faulty. They can t keep a steady connection. I can only realistically use these in bed or when I m sitting still. Good luck trying to listen to anything while walking working or even movingRead more

Jun 2

first impressions

Just put these on. Maybe they will sound better once they break in. everything works fine as far as pairing, playing and charging. They have the signature crisp highs like the KZ I know. They areRead more

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