Etymotic ER2XR Extended Response vs Meze Alba S

What ER2XR Extended Response does better (0) and where Alba S wins (2) — every spec side by side.

0 advantages≈ $150

Meze · 2026Alba S

2 advantages≈ $140

Why is ER2XR Extended Response better than Alba S?

ER2XR Extended Response has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Etymotic ER2XR Extended Response≈ $150	Meze Alba S≈ $140
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	—	Dynamic
Driver size	—	10.8 mm
Lowest frequency	20 Hz	15 Hz
Highest frequency	16,000 Hz	25,000 Hz
Impedance	15 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	96 dB	109 dB
Connectivity
Wireless	No	No
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	Yes
Design & build
Weight	—	14 g
Colours	Blue, Black	White