Rulefiss Q38 Wireless
Featuring Bluetooth 5.4 and large 14.2mm drivers, this budget-focused earbud provides a robust 56-hour total battery life with a case that displays real-time charge via dual LEDs. The IP7 waterproof rating and flexible earhooks ensure a secure, sweat-resistant fit that stays in place during intense training. These are best for runners and gym-goers who prioritize long battery life and a stable fit over nuanced music playback.
Form Factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.4
battery life hours 10
case battery hours 56
water resistance IPX7
54 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong mic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong anc (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 14.2 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | ENC |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | No |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 10 |
| Charge Time | 0.17 |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 56 |
| 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 | Rulefiss Q38 Wireless | Technics EAH-AZ100 | JLab JBuds Pods ANC | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | 10 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 56 | 28 | 56 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP57 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rulefiss Q38 Wireless | 81.9 | 91.1 | 33.8 | 80.9 | 93.7 | 27.4 | 72 | 89.7 | 68.3 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.8 | 99.7 | 76.7 | 93.2 | 99.8 | 81.2 | 2.9 |
| JLab JBuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.6 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 87.1 | 94 | 93.2 | 98.2 | 95.5 | 33 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 98.9 | 92.2 | 70.5 | 93.2 | 99.6 | 89.7 | 7.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.5 | 80.9 | 98.9 | 90.3 | 73.1 | 69.8 | 99.6 | 99.3 | 10.9 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.9 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 96.6 | 92.2 | 69.8 | 86.3 | 89.7 | 57.3 |
Usage Scores
- Calls52.9
- Music48.1
- Overall54.1
- Budget77.3
- Gaming56.1
- Travel52.1
- Commute52.3
- Fitness36
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