Introduction
Hey guys, meet the audio ceiling in the wireless field – KZ SA08 Pro. It is an 8 balanced armature drivers true wireless earphone. Powered by Qualcomm QCC3040 with Bluetooth 5.2. Support aptX and AAC codec with low latency gaming mode. Loaded with CVC 8.0 technology for crystal clear calls too. Up to 24 hours playback with charging case. Sound great? Let’s find out together…
Special Thanks
This review is possible thanks to below companies. Be sure to check them out…
- KZ for this KZ SA08 Pro 8 Balanced Armature Drivers True Wireless Earphone
Package Content & Design
KZ SA08 Pro comes well-protected in a simple white package. There are a lot of plastic covers to protect the case and earphones as you can see. As usual, SA08 Pro was stored in the charging case during shipping along with the medium size ear tips. Besides, there are additional 2 pairs of silicon ear tips (S & L), short USB-C charging cable and quick start guide in English and Chinese. As usual, take your time to go through it.
Excellent build quality! Stylish in design too with gold and black colours. Bold move by KZ. You can’t miss the transparent inner part too. Yes, you can actually see the balanced armature drivers inside. Medium in size and light in weight. FYI, the KZ logo is the touchable multi-function button. There is LED light indicator below the logo. The microphone should be there as well.
Fit, Comfort & Isolation
It is comfortable to wear SA08 Pro for long hours. And it fits very well too. As usual, just pick the correct ear tips size that suits you most. Besides providing comfort, the classic ergonomic design helps to keep the earphones securely on the ears too. Yes, no worries about dropping them during exercise. In addition, it has excellent passive isolation. It can block some of the environment noises while music is being playback.
Performance Result
Outstanding Bluetooth range! It can go up to 9m with obstacles like walls. And the connection is very stable. Furthermore, both aptX and AAC audio codecs are supported and they have lower latency than the usual SBC codec. Yes, the audio and video are virtually in-sync that great for movies, games and MV. That’s the standard mode. Performance mode has even lower latency. Lastly, you can use KZ SA08 Pro as stereo or mono as you wish.
Based on specs, SA08 Pro can last for 6 hours on a single charge. And up to 24 hours when combined with the charging case. More than enough for your daily activities. There is battery life percentage status on Android devices, iOS devices should have it as well.
Crystal clear phone call thanks to Qualcomm’s cVc 8.0 Microphone Noise Cancelling. It will suppress noise during a call and reduce echo feedback. Yes, others can hear me loud and clear.
Sound Quality
KZ SA08 Pro is loaded with standard and high performance modes. Both of them have different sound signatures. Let’s talk about standard first. It is smooth and relaxing. In short, balanced sound signature. Highs are clear and clean. No harshness and sibilant at all. As for mids, both male and female vocals sound nice. Again, getting the smooth and relaxing treatment here. Bass is decent and has enough of amount. Not powerful deep bass though but still gets the job done. The soundstage is wide. Instruments placement separation is clear even in the complex scene.
As for performance mode, everything is slightly closer to your ears. The soundstage is narrower too. But you are getting warmer sound and lower latency in return. Therefore, bass is slightly stronger and deeper. In addition, the vocals are having warm touch too. So they sound more sweet and lovely in return. Give and take, just pick the sound signature that you love most will do. In short, it is a pleasure to use KZ SA08 Pro for all types of activities including music, games and movie.
Advantages
- Smooth & relaxing sound with nice bass
- Wide Bluetooth range
- Ultra-low latency
- Excellent microphone
- Comfortable for long hours
- Great battery life
- Excellent noise isolation
Limitations
- Voice prompt notification can be improved
Conclusion
Want to own a smooth and relaxing true wireless earphone? KZ SA08 Pro is the one for you. Don’t forget that you can also turn on warmer sound with lower latency too. Wait no more and get yours at Lazada, Shopee or Amazon.