Linsoul AS16 Pro
Equipped with 16 balanced armature drivers per side, including dual 22955 bass units, the AS16 Pro delivers a 20Hz–40kHz frequency range and 26dB passive noise isolation from its data-refined shell. It aggressively undercuts typical multi-BA pricing while offering a detachable 0.75mm 2-pin cable for longevity. This IEM suits budget-focused audiophiles who want flagship driver counts for analytical listening, though its low fitness score makes it unsuitable for active use.
Form Factor in-ear
driver type balanced armature
18 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (99th percentile) 99th
Cons
- Below average mic (11th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (11th percentile)
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
Audio
| Driver Type | balanced armature |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Linsoul KZ AS16 Pro Wired Earbuds, 16BA Balanced Armature Drivers Earphones HiFi Bass in Ear Monitor Earphones with Detachable 0.75mm 2 pin Cable (Black, Without Mic) |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Linsoul AS16 Pro | Technics EAH-AZ100 | JLab JBuds Pods ANC | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | balanced armature | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 56 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP55 | IP57 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linsoul AS16 Pro | 30.8 | 10.7 | 33.8 | 98.5 | 44.2 | 27.4 | 11.3 | 43.8 | 13.3 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.8 | 99.7 | 76.7 | 93.2 | 99.8 | 81.2 | 2.9 |
| JLab JBuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.5 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 87.1 | 94 | 93.2 | 98.1 | 95.5 | 32.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 98.9 | 92.3 | 70.6 | 93.2 | 99.6 | 89.7 | 7.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.5 | 81 | 98.9 | 90.4 | 73.2 | 69.7 | 99.6 | 99.3 | 11 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 96.6 | 92.3 | 69.7 | 86.2 | 89.7 | 57.5 |
Usage Scores
- Calls10
- Music34.7
- Overall18.1
- Budget27.3
- Gaming19.6
- Travel18.1
- Commute17.2
- Fitness13.4
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