Short answer: a tie on sound quality. Both are rated 3.1/5 (#1017 and #1049 of 1369 in-ear headphones) at nearly the same price ($17.99 vs $22), so choose on features and fit.
The case for the KZ ATE: Bass from 60 to 200 Hz runs about 6.8 dB above target, with sub-bass up 2.8 dB, which delivers punchy, energetic low end for the money. The catch: A 9 dB peak near 8.3 kHz makes cymbals and sibilants splashy and fatiguing at higher volumes.
Why pick the KZ ZNA: About 4 dB more bass than the Harman target below 150 Hz, for listeners who want a fuller low end. The catch: An uneven response, 2.6 dB standard deviation from target.
Buy the KZ ATE or the KZ ZNA on features: they are rated the same for sound quality at close to the same price.
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Bass from 60 to 200 Hz runs about 6.8 dB above target, with sub-bass up 2.8 dB, which delivers punchy, energetic low end for the money.
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About 4 dB more bass than the Harman target below 150 Hz, for listeners who want a fuller low end.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KZ ATE | KZ ZNA | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $17.99 | $22 |
| Ranked | #1017 of 1369 in In-Ear Headphones | #1049 of 1369 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 63 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) | 63 (median of 8 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 2.88 dB standard deviation | 2.65 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.45 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -0.86 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+0.5 dB at 30 Hz) | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+3.9 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Hybrid (1 DD + 1 BA) |
| Drivers | 1 x 8.2mm dynamic | 1 x 12mm dual-cavity dynamic driver + 1 x 30095 balanced armature driver |
| Impedance | 16 ohms | 34 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB | 112 dB |
| Frequency Response | 15Hz - 29kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 20Hz - 40kHz |
| Back | Closed | Closed |
| Weight | - | 0.1 lbs (59 g) (with cable) |
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