viaim OpenNote
LHDC audio codec support, a 53-hour total case battery, and an integrated AI voice recorder with real-time 16-language transcription define these open-ear earbuds. The 0.8 mm aerospace-grade titanium memory wire frame ensures a flexible, eyeglasses-compatible fit, and four microphones with noise cancellation deliver clear call quality. These are best for mobile professionals who spend hours in calls and need to capture, transcribe, and archive conversations without ear fatigue.
About This Earbuds
LHDC audio codec support, a 53-hour total case battery, and an integrated AI voice recorder with real-time 16-language transcription define these open-ear earbuds. The 0.8 mm aerospace-grade titanium memory wire frame ensures a flexible, eyeglasses-compatible fit, and four microphones with noise cancellation deliver clear call quality. These are best for mobile professionals who spend hours in calls and need to capture, transcribe, and archive conversations without ear fatigue.
- Form factor open-ear
- Driver type dynamic
- Wireless
- Active noise cancellation
- Bluetooth version 5.3
- Battery life hours 19
- Case battery hours 53
- Water resistance IPX4
- Multipoint
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong mic (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong sound (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average social proof (4th percentile) 4th
- Below average comfort (28th percentile) 28th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 19 |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 53 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Voice Control 2.0 |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | viaim AI |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | viaim OpenNote | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM5 WF-1000XM5 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 19 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | 53 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| viaim OpenNote | 70.6 | 90.1 | 78.7 | 86.4 | 97.4 | 28.1 | 92.5 | 4.2 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.6 | 96.8 | 78.7 | 99 | 79.2 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 88.8 |
| Sony WF-1000XM5 WF-1000XM5 Compare | 96.6 | 96.8 | 78.7 | 96 | 75.8 | 93.2 | 98.7 | 88.8 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.6 | 96.8 | 98.8 | 91.7 | 72.8 | 93.2 | 99.6 | 88.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.6 | 90.1 | 78.7 | 96.2 | 47 | 93.2 | 97.8 | 96.4 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.6 | 80.3 | 98.8 | 89.1 | 75.8 | 70.4 | 97.8 | 99.2 |
Usage Scores
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