viaim OpenNote
The 18mm dynamic drivers with LHDC support deliver Hi-Res audio in an open-ear design that keeps you aware of your surroundings, while the 53-hour total battery life and quick-charge feature ensure all-day availability. Its standout differentiator is the integrated AI voice recorder with free transcription across 16 languages, activated by a simple pinch of the earbud. This product is best for professionals and students who need to instantly capture and transcribe meetings or lectures without sacrificing situational awareness.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong sound (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
Cons
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 18 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 5 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 19 |
| Fast Charging | 10 mins = 3 hours use |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 53 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | viaim Mobile App |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IP55 |
vs Competition
| Spec | viaim OpenNote | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | 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 |
| 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 | IP55 | 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 | 28.9 | 90 | 91 | 95.5 | 97.3 | 70.6 | 95.3 | 72.5 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 79 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 72.5 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.6 | 70.6 | 99.1 | 95.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.8 | 91.7 | 72.6 | 93.3 | 99.6 | 88.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 47 | 93.3 | 97.8 | 95.1 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.8 | 89.2 | 75.6 | 70.6 | 97.8 | 99.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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