Jaybird X4 (2018) vs KZ ZS6 (2017)

The Jaybird X4 (2018) has done really well in a number of roundups conducted by sources that perform their own hands-on testing, such as Android Central, Gear Patrol, and iMore - it was awarded the "Jaybird dominates the workout earbuds market, and for good reason. Its latest offering in this space, the X4, features an IPX7 waterproof design, Comply foam ear tips that provide a secure fit, custom EQ profiles to tailor the sound to your preferences, and eight hours of play time between charges." title by Android Central, "Ranked 1 out of 10" by Gear Patrol, and "Ranked 1 out of 7" by iMore. That's high praise from reliable sources.

As for the KZ ZS6 (2017) - Head-fi, a source that conducts reliable hands-on testing, has featured it in its KZ Zs6 roundup. However, it didn't make it to any of the top spots.

We tried doing a direct Jaybird X4 (2018) vs. KZ ZS6 (2017) review score comparison but couldn't find any sources that tested both.

Next, we took a look at which sources liked them best and found that the Jaybird X4 (2018) most impressed the reviewers at Macworld, who gave it a score of 9, whereas the KZ ZS6 (2017) did best in its Head-fi review - it scored 8.9 points.

Finally, we also compared their review scores to the rest of their competition - the Jaybird X4 (2018) earned an average review score of 8.1 out of 10 points and the KZ ZS6 (2017) received an average of 8.9, compared to the 7.2 average of Wireless Earphones in general.