KZ AM16
Eight balanced armature drivers paired with a precision three-way crossover provide distinct frequency separation, though the overall music score sits at 40.8. The CNC-machined aluminum housing and noise-isolating design ensure comfort over extended wear, complemented by a silver-plated cable that reduces signal degradation. These IEMs suit instrumental monitoring and critical listening on a budget, but the low 23/100 call quality makes them impractical for phone or video calls.
About This Earbuds
Eight balanced armature drivers paired with a precision three-way crossover provide distinct frequency separation, though the overall music score sits at 40.8. The CNC-machined aluminum housing and noise-isolating design ensure comfort over extended wear, complemented by a silver-plated cable that reduces signal degradation. These IEMs suit instrumental monitoring and critical listening on a budget, but the low 23/100 call quality makes them impractical for phone or video calls.
- Form factor in-ear
- Driver type balanced armature
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (22th percentile) 22th
- Below average social proof (23th percentile) 23th
- Below average anc (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average build (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | balanced armature |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Codecs | KZ AM16 in Ear Monitor Headphones 16BA Drivers HiFi IEM Earphones High Clarity Gaming Earbuds Clarity in All Frequency Stereo Sound Comfortable Headphones for Musicians (Deep Base, Mic) |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | KZ AM16 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | balanced armature | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 30 | 6 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 18 | 30 | 26 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP54 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KZ AM16 | 29.4 | 36.2 | 33.4 | 94.2 | 47 | 70.9 | 79.1 | 21.8 | 22.6 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 79 | 99.1 | 79.1 | 93.4 | 91.9 | 99.1 | 89.3 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.6 | 99.7 | 79 | 96.2 | 75.6 | 70.9 | 79.1 | 99.1 | 94.4 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.6 | 90.4 | 79 | 96.4 | 47 | 93.4 | 91.9 | 97.8 | 96.7 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Compare | 96.6 | 99.7 | 33.4 | 91.9 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 91.9 | 90 | 89.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 98.8 | 91.8 | 72.6 | 93.4 | 0 | 99.6 | 89.3 |
Usage Scores
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