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Kiwi Ears Spark OWS Bluetooth Earphones Review

A Bluetooth open wearable stereo (OWS) earphone from Kiwi Ears, listed at $40 in a single option, with A2DP streaming, AAC and SBC decoding and an IP45 rating mentioned in the text. The listing gives no driver size, battery life figure or Bluetooth version.

4.0Editorial rating: 4.0 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated November 11, 2026
$40Price checked November 12, 2026
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Our verdict

A fit for someone who wants a Bluetooth open wearable earphone for exercise and calls at $40, with AAC and SBC decoding and an IP45 rating listed. Look elsewhere if you want a wired IEM with listed impedance and drivers, or if battery life and Bluetooth version matter, since the page gives neither. The main caveat is that the page's call and music descriptions are the maker's claims.

Best for
Someone who wants a Bluetooth open wearable earphone for exercise and calls at $40.
Skip if
You want a wired IEM with listed drivers and impedance, or need battery life and a Bluetooth version.

Kiwi Ears Spark sits in the in-ear monitor group here, but its page presents it as a sport open wearable stereo (OWS) Bluetooth earphone. It is listed at $40 as a single option, with A2DP streaming, AAC and SBC decoding and an IP45 rating mentioned in the text. The listing gives no driver size, battery life figure, Bluetooth version or weight, so most of the figures a buyer would compare are missing. The page also mentions Siri voice prompts and a charging case with an LED display.

Options and pricing

There is one orderable option at $40, so the only decision is whether to buy it. The page shows $99.99 crossed out beside that price, which is the store's own comparison and not something we checked. The variant list names no color, plug or size choices, and the listing text does not say what comes in the box beyond the earbuds and a charging case with a three-color LED display.

How it compares

Next to hybrids such as the CCA Pianist at $39.99, whose entry mentions 1DD, 2BA and Hybrid, and the TRN TA1 at $41 with 1DD, 1BA and Hybrid mentioned, the Spark's page lists no driver configuration at all. It lists Bluetooth, AAC and SBC instead. The KZ Vibe X starts at $40.99 and its entry carries no spec line here, so only the price compares directly.

Shipping

  • Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
  • Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
  • Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
  • Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.

Returns and warranty

  • Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
  • Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
  • Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
  • Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
  • Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.
  • This listing. The page shows a crossed-out price of $99.99 against $40, which is 40% or more off, so the page's limited-coverage rule for heavily discounted items may apply.

Before you buy

Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).

This product is from one of those brands, so Linsoul is both the seller and the brand's owner: its descriptions of the product are the brand owner's own claims.

We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.

What we liked

  • The page lists A2DP streaming with AAC and SBC decoding and Siri voice prompts
  • An IP45 rating is listed, and the page describes protection against dust, moisture and sweat
  • The charging case has a three-color LED display for battery level, per the page
  • The page lists dual-ear call functionality and single-microphone ENC
  • One option at $40 keeps the choice simple

Worth noting

  • The listing text gives no driver size, battery life figure, Bluetooth version or weight
  • Grouped with in-ear monitors here, but the page describes an open wearable Bluetooth earphone and gives no impedance or sensitivity
  • The call and music descriptions (noticeable bass, clear calls) are the maker's claims and cannot be checked from the listing

Questions before you buy

How does the Kiwi Ears Spark connect?

The page describes Bluetooth earphones with A2DP support for stereo playback and lists AAC and SBC decoding. It gives no Bluetooth version or range.

What call features does the page list?

The page lists dual-ear call functionality and single-microphone ENC technology, which it says minimizes background noise. It gives no figure for the noise reduction.

Does the page list a water or dust rating?

The page lists an IP45 rating and says it offers practical protection against dust, moisture and sweat for everyday use. That is the page's claim and was not checked here.

Can I return it if I change my mind?

The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.

How long does shipping take?

The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).

Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?

The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.

What warranty does it have?

The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.

Sources & verification

What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.

From the store

  • Kiwi Ears Spark product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
  • About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026

What we couldn’t verify

  • Per the page, the call, music and fit descriptions (clear calls, noticeable bass, a comfortable secure fit) are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
  • The listing text gives no driver size, battery life figure, Bluetooth version, range or weight, per the page.
  • The IP45 rating and the protection against dust, moisture and sweat are the page's claim and were not checked here.
  • We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
  • The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.
  • Linsoul owns this brand, so the store's descriptions of it are the owner's own claims, which we could not check independently.

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