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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£350
  • Avg. price in US: ~$400
  • Form factor: in-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 6 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Parrot Zik Sport review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

7.6

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

8.5

Sound

20.0%

7.3

Features

10.0%

8.4

Design

8.0%

3.3

Connectivity

6.0%

4.2

Battery

4.0%

8.6

Calls & Controls

Very good
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 5.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    5.5

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    1.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    1.0

    Battery life

  • 6.2
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    1.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    8.7

    Weight

    16.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 6.9
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    1.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    10

    Companion app

  • 7.0
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    8.7

    Weight

    24.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    1.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £350

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Verdict

The Parrot Zik Sport is a high-tech in-ear wireless headset specifically designed for fitness enthusiasts, featuring integrated biometric sensors that track heart rate and analyze running metrics like cadence and ground contact time via a companion app. These headphones utilize 40mm neodymium drivers to deliver a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz and offer adaptive active noise cancellation alongside a 'Street Mode' for environmental awareness during outdoor workouts. Main pros include its lightweight 75g design, sweat-resistant build, and advanced Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity with NFC pairing, while primary cons involve limited battery life compared to modern rivals and a dependency on the companion app for core feature adjustments.

Technical Specifications of Parrot Zik Sport

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

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Sound

20.0%

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Features

10.0%

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Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

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Battery

4.0%

?

Calls & Controls

7.6
Parrot Zik Sport has a technical score of 7.6 points, which is higher than that of 90.1% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
Parrot Zik Sport has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.7

Price

7.9
Parrot Zik Sport has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 83.2% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Parrot Zik Sport supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Parrot Zik Sport uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Parrot Zik Sport uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Parrot Zik Sport reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Parrot Zik Sport supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Parrot Zik Sport is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

8
Parrot Zik Sport has 8 microphones, more microphones than 98.6% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Parrot Zik Sport does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Parrot Zik Sport supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

4.0
Parrot Zik Sport uses Bluetooth version 4.0, newer Bluetooth version than 57.4% of headphones and equal to 4.8% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

10 m
Parrot Zik Sport offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.6% of headphones and equal to 79.9% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

145 ms
Parrot Zik Sport has audio latency of 145 ms, higher audio latency than 51.5% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Parrot Zik Sport does not support multipoint. 65.1% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Parrot Zik Sport supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Parrot Zik Sport supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Parrot Zik Sport works with a companion app. 55.7% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Parrot Zik Sport supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

6 hours
Parrot Zik Sport offers battery life of 6 hours, lower battery life than 98.6% of headphones and equal to 1% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

6 hours
Parrot Zik Sport offers battery life with ANC of 6 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 99.2% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

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Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Parrot Zik Sport does not support quick charging. 69.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Parrot
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

in-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

75 g
Parrot Zik Sport weighs 75 g, lighter than 79.9% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Parrot Zik Sport vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Parrot Zik Sport supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Parrot Zik Sport supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • EQ customization
    Parrot Zik Sport supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
    What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
    When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Parrot Zik Sport supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • Spatial audio support
    Parrot Zik Sport supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
    What it is: Supports immersive surround sound playback
    When it matters: When movies, games, and immersive mixes are part of your listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Parrot Zik Sport supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 65.6% lower weight
    Parrot Zik Sport is lighter than the average headphone (75 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Parrot Zik Sport is lighter than the average headphone (75 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.75 g vs 218 g
  • More flexible connectivity
    Parrot Zik Sport offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Parrot Zik Sport offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Parrot Zik Sport offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
    When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Parrot Zik Sport offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Parrot Zik Sport includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Parrot Zik Sport includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 7 more microphones
    Parrot Zik Sport has more microphones than the average headphone (8 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
    When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    Parrot Zik Sport has more microphones than the average headphone (8 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.8 vs 1
  • 65.6% lower weight
    Parrot Zik Sport is lighter than the average headphone (75 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Water resistance
    Parrot Zik Sport is water resistant, the average headphone is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Parrot Zik Sport supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Spatial audio support
    Parrot Zik Sport supports spatial audio, the average headphone does not. 30.7% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • Removable battery
    Parrot Zik Sport has a removable battery, the average headphone does not. 7.6% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Parrot Zik Sport has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Parrot Zik Sport can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Parrot Zik Sport offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • Clear call microphone
    Parrot Zik Sport offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Parrot Zik Sport includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 7 more microphones
    Parrot Zik Sport has more microphones than the average headphone (8 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Parrot Zik Sport reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Parrot Zik Sport supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • EQ customization
    Parrot Zik Sport supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.

Total
Overall
Design
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
Features
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Parrot Zik Sport uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Parrot Zik Sport has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 24 hours shorter battery life
    Parrot Zik Sport has a lower battery life than the average headphone (6 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • 24 hours shorter ANC battery life
    Parrot Zik Sport has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (6 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • 24 hours shorter battery life
    Parrot Zik Sport has a lower battery life than the average headphone (6 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time on a single charge
    When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >45 hours

    Parrot Zik Sport has a lower battery life than the average headphone (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
    Parrot Zik Sport has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (6 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
    When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >40 hours

    Parrot Zik Sport has a lower battery life with ANC than the average headphone (6 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.6 hours vs 30 hours
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Parrot Zik Sport has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Parrot Zik Sport has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 3.89x more expensive
    Parrot Zik Sport is more expensive than the average headphone (£350 vs £90).
    Parrot Zik Sport is more expensive than the average headphone (£350 vs £90).£350 vs £90
  • 4.65x less popular
    Parrot Zik Sport is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
    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.
    Parrot Zik Sport is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Parrot Zik Sport uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    What it is: Cable designed to resist tangling
    When it matters: When you often carry wired headphones in a bag or pocket.

    Importance: LOW

    Parrot Zik Sport uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
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Overall
Design
Sound
Battery

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Parrot Zik Sport?

  • Comprehensive biometric tracking including heart rate and running cadence
  • Premium minimalist design by Philippe Starck using high-quality materials
  • Advanced companion app for deep audio customization and EQ settings
  • Effective active noise cancellation (ANC) and 'Street Mode' for ambient awareness
  • Innovative touch-sensitive controls on the earcup for intuitive playback
  • Lightweight build tailored for stability during physical exercise

What customers dislike about Parrot Zik Sport?

  • High retail price compared to competitors
  • Mediocre battery life, typically lasting 5-7 hours with all features active
  • Potential accuracy concerns with in-ear heart rate monitors for serious runners
  • Software and app glitches, including connectivity issues and login resets
  • Synthetic or 'processed' sound quality with certain DSP effects enabled
  • Lack of a durable hard carrying case, often including only a basic pouch

Expert reviews

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12/01/2015
Parrot Zik Sport Review", "Parrot Zik Sport In-Depth Review

The Parrot Zik Sport, designed by Philippe Starck and unveiled as a 3D-printed prototype, is a 75g wireless sports headset featuring advanced biometric sensors for tracking heart rate, steps, and running dynamics, alongside trademark active noise cancellation with a "Street Mode". Its pros include a sleek, minimalist design and the potential for a comprehensive, all-in-one device...Read more

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