Image © pcmag.comWestone W10
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At a glance
- Brand
- Westone
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2018
The Westone W10 is a single balanced armature in-ear monitor designed for accurate, natural sound reproduction. It features a comfortable, low-profile design with detachable cables.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Westone W10 is a single balanced armature in-ear monitor aimed at delivering accurate and natural audio. It offers a comfortable, low-profile fit with detachable cables, making it a practical choice for critical listening. With a lightweight build and IPX4 splash resistance, it balances portability with durability.
What works
- Accurate, natural sound signature
- Comfortable and low-profile fit
- Detachable cables for easy replacement
- Lightweight design at just 12.7 grams
- Splash-resistant with IPX4 rating
What doesn't
- No wireless or ANC features
- Limited frequency response up to 16 kHz
- No app support or custom EQ
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | balanced armature |
|---|---|
| Driver type | balanced-armature |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 16 kHz |
| Impedance | 19 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 122 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | balanced armature |
|---|---|
| Driver type | balanced-armature |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 16 kHz |
| Impedance | 19 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 122 dB/mW |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | aptX |
| Multipoint pairing | No |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
Battery
| Battery life | 8 h |
|---|---|
| Wireless charging | No |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| ANC type | none |
| Transparency mode | No |
| Companion app | No |
| Custom EQ | No |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | buttons |
| Voice assistant | Siri |
Design
| Weight | 12.7 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | IPX4 |
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| USB-C | No |
Calls
| Microphones | 1 |
|---|
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