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Parrot Zik 2 0 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:6 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Parrot Zik 2 0 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Parrot Zik 2 0
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components

80%

8.0

Technical score

20%

6.8

User score

▲Better than 87% of headphones
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

▲Better than 81%
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

52%

8.3

Sound

20%

10

Features

10%

6.2

Design

8%

6.2

Connectivity

6%

4.1

Battery

4%

8.9

Calls & Controls

★Better than 91%
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 90%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Parrot Zik 2 0

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

52%

8.3

Sound

20%

10

Features

10%

6.2

Design

8%

6.2

Connectivity

6%

4.1

Battery

4%

8.9

Calls & Controls

8.0
User score
User score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.8
Popularity
Popularity
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Popularity:
Parrot Zik 2 0 has a popularity score of 5.2 points, which is lower than that of 56.9% of products in this category.
5.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

8.1
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
8
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 8 microphones, more microphones than 98.7% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
3
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 3, newer Bluetooth version than 55.5% of headphones and equal to 1.7% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
Audio latency
180 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 180 ms, higher audio latency than 64.2% of headphones and equal to 2.9% of headphones.
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
continuous
This pair of headphones offers continuous adjustable ANC levels, more adjustable ANC levels than 99.3% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
continuous ANC adjustment.
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
6 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 6 hours, lower battery life than 98.6% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
6 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 6 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 99% of headphones and equal to 0.8% of headphones.
Charging time
2.5 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 53% of headphones and equal to 13% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
830 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 830 mAh, higher battery capacity than 83.1% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
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Brand name
Parrot
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
270 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 270 g, heavier than 70.2% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
4.3
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 4.3, lower clamp force than 49.3% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
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Parrot Zik 2 0 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Head tracking support
    This pair of headphones supports head tracking, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.9% of headphones support head tracking.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Wear detection
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • 11.6% better value for money
    Parrot Zik 2 0 has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.11 vs 7.3).
    8.11 vs 7.27
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 43.1% higher battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (830 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    830 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • Removable battery
    This pair of headphones has a removable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.8% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LDAC support
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • AptX Adaptive support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • AptX Lossless support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Lossless, the average pair of headphones does not. 4.8% of headphones support aptX Lossless.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • NFC pairing
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • Fast pairing support
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 7 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (8 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    8 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • Head tracking support
    This pair of headphones supports head tracking, the average pair of headphones does not. 2.9% of headphones support head tracking.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Wear detection
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • 1.57 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1.9 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1.866 % vs 0.3 %
  • 24 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (6 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    6 hours vs 30 hours
  • 9 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (93 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    93 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 24 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (6 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    6 hours vs 30 hours
  • 23.9% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (270 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    270 g vs 218 g
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 15.5 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (28.5 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    28.5 mm vs 44 mm
  • 3.44x more expensive
    Parrot Zik 2 0 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£310 vs £90).
    £310 vs £90
  • 18.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Parrot Zik 2 0
    the average pair of headphones
    Parrot Zik 2 0 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.75 vs 8).
    6.75 vs 8
  • 23.9% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (270 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    270 g vs 218 g
  • 15.5 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (28.5 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    28.5 mm vs 44 mm
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    55 mm vs 60 mm
  • 1.57 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1.9 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1.866 % vs 0.3 %
  • 9 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (93 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    93 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 24 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (6 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    6 hours vs 30 hours
  • 24 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (6 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    6 hours vs 30 hours
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 30 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (180 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    180 ms vs 150 ms

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.5
Omar Correa
≈ estimated
10/04/2015
Hands-on review · sound, app and battery tests
Verdict
Parrot Zik 2.0 is the best-sounding pair the reviewer has tested at this price, with only small omissions.
9.5
NOBA TECH
≈ estimated
27/03/2015
Unboxing and review · range, sound and comfort tests
Verdict
Parrot Zik 2.0 is the best choice among expensive Bluetooth headphones, with a few minor drawbacks.
9.0
Jon Rettinger
≈ estimated
19/02/2015
Hands-on review · sound, comfort, noise cancelling and battery
Verdict
Parrot Zik 2.0 is a premium pair with great sound and noise cancelling, held back by dated Bluetooth and battery.
9.0
PhoneArena
≈ estimated
16/04/2015
Short review · design, noise cancelling and app
Verdict
Parrot Zik 2.0 has a striking design and strong noise cancelling with app control, but battery life is its weak point.
8.0
CNET
≈ estimated
25/02/2015
Short hands-on review · design, noise cancelling and battery
Verdict
Parrot Zik 2.0 is an impressively engineered, feature-rich upgrade, though not ideal for anyone who wants simplicity.
8.0
Omar Correa
≈ estimated
23/03/2015
Unboxing · first impressions of build and design
Verdict
Parrot Zik 2.0 looks sharp and nice in build and design; a full sound review is still to come.
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Parrot Zik 2 0

  • Sleek, eye-catching design by Philippe Starck with premium leather and aluminum materials
  • Highly customizable audio profiles and EQ settings via the companion app
  • Effective adaptive noise cancellation that ranks among the best for its generation
  • Lighter (270g) and more comfortable for long-term wear than the original Zik model
  • Intuitive touch-sensitive controls for volume and playback directly on the ear cup
  • User-replaceable battery, which is rare for wireless headphones
  • Smart sensors that automatically pause music when the headphones are removed

What customers don't like about Parrot Zik 2 0

  • Mediocre battery life, typically lasting only 6–7 hours with all features active
  • High retail price compared to competitors with similar or better sound performance
  • Buggy companion app that is required for core features like noise cancellation control
  • Lack of a hard-shell carrying case; only a basic cloth pouch is usually included
  • Subpar sound quality when used in passive (wired/power-off) mode
  • Touch controls and power button can be overly sensitive, leading to accidental inputs
  • Does not fold into a compact shape for easier travel storage

Verdict

The Parrot Zik 2.0 is an advanced wireless over-ear headphone designed by Philippe Starck, featuring 40mm neodymium drivers, a 192kHz/24-bit DAC, and integrated 32-bit DSP. Key characteristics include an eight-microphone adaptive noise cancellation system, NFC pairing, and a capacitive touch panel on the right earcup for gesture-based control. Its main pros are its sleek, 270g lightweight aluminum-and-leather construction, highly customizable audio via a dedicated app with 'Concert Hall' effects, and a user-replaceable 830mAh battery. However, significant cons include a relatively short battery life of only 6 hours in full wireless mode, the necessity of the app for most advanced features, and a lack of support for modern Bluetooth versions, as it relies on Bluetooth 3.0.

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