Motost Q18
Leveraging Bluetooth 5.4, 13mm dynamic drivers, and AAC audio, these earbuds deliver low-latency stereo sound with a massive 48-hour total battery life tracked on the case's LED display. An IP7 waterproof rating combines with a snug, lightweight fit and 4-mic ENC technology for clear calls in wet or noisy conditions. This product is best for commuters and remote workers needing all-day reliability, though the fit may not suit rigorous fitness routines.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong battery (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong sound (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13 |
| Codecs | AAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 48 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Motost Q18 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-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 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | 48 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motost Q18 | 75.3 | 92.1 | 35 | 77.3 | 85.2 | 29.5 | 50 | 76.2 | 89.8 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 99.1 | 82.9 | 73.3 | 92 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.6 | 77.8 | 94.6 | 80 | 99.6 | 89.8 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 99.8 | 81.4 | 89.2 | 80 | 73.3 | 80 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.5 | 92.1 | 81.4 | 97 | 49.4 | 94.6 | 92 | 98.1 | 89.8 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.5 | 84.3 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 80 | 94.6 | 31.6 | 99.6 | 99.4 |
Usage Scores
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