Short answer: a tie on sound quality. Both are rated 3.8/5 (#546 and #625 of 1291 in-ear headphones) at nearly the same price ($15.99 vs $15), so choose on features and fit.
The case for the KZ EDX: The median of 14 hobbyist measurements gives it a solid Harman preference score of 72 with a 1.96 dB spread, and its mids sit within about 1.2 dB of target, so vocals and instruments sound natural. The tradeoff: An 8.2 dB peak near 11.9 kHz can make cymbals and sibilance sound sharp.
The case for the KZ Linlong: A broadly balanced tuning with a preference score of 71 against the Harman target. The catch: Treble about 2 dB below target from 3 to 10 kHz, which can sound dull or veiled next to brighter headphones.
Buy the KZ EDX or the KZ Linlong on features: they are rated the same for sound quality at close to the same price.
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The median of 14 hobbyist measurements gives it a solid Harman preference score of 72 with a 1.96 dB spread, and its mids sit within about 1.2 dB of target, so vocals and instruments sound natural.
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A broadly balanced tuning with a preference score of 71 against the Harman target.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KZ EDX | KZ Linlong | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15.99 | $15.00 |
| Ranked | #546 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones | #625 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear |
| Back | Closed | Closed |
| Harman Preference Score | 72 (median of 14 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) | 71 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 1.96 dB standard deviation | 1.96 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.41 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -0.87 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+1.4 dB at 30 Hz) | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+3.2 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 10mm dynamic | 1 x 6mm micro dynamic driver (XUN-6) |
| Impedance | 23 ohms | 25 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 112 dB/mW | 103 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 20Hz - 40kHz |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Weight | - | 0 lbs (18 g) |
Frequency Response Compared
Both headphones’ measurements overlaid on the Harman target. Above the target sounds louder in that range, below it quieter. Each curve is the median of several independent measurements, shifted so its 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB, so only the tuning is compared.
Measurement data: the KZ EDX from achoreviews, aftersound, ankramutt, dchpgall, eplv, jacstone, lown-fi, melatonin, musicafe, pw, scboy, soundignity, therollo9 and vortexreviews; the KZ Linlong from aftersound, ianfann and tonedeafmonk, all via squig.link.
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