AILKIN
A built-in DAC chip and 13mm dynamic drivers deliver lossless high-fidelity audio, while active noise cancellation minimizes ambient sound for clearer calls and music. The wired USB-C connection ensures zero-latency audio and broad compatibility across current iPhones, iPads, and Galaxy or Pixel devices without needing an adapter. These earbuds are best for users seeking an affordable, plug-and-play wired option for casual music listening and hands-free calls on the latest USB-C-only phones.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong anc (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong mic (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | USB C Headphones for iPhone 17 16 15 Pro Max Plus Air iPad Pro, USB-C in-Ear Buds with Micrphone & Noise Cancelling USBC Apple Wired Earbuds Headphones, Type C Earphones for Galaxy S26 S25 S24 Pixel |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | AILKIN | 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 | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 56 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP55 | IP57 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AILKIN | 73.5 | 65.3 | 33.8 | 81.2 | 44.2 | 27.4 | 33.7 | 37.2 | 47.9 | 0 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.8 | 99.7 | 76.7 | 93.2 | 92.5 | 99.8 | 81.2 | 2.9 |
| JLab JBuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.5 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 87.1 | 94 | 93.2 | 92.5 | 98.1 | 95.5 | 32.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 98.9 | 92.3 | 70.6 | 93.2 | 33.7 | 99.6 | 89.7 | 7.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.5 | 81 | 98.9 | 90.4 | 73.2 | 69.7 | 33.7 | 99.6 | 99.3 | 11 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 96.6 | 92.3 | 69.7 | 97.3 | 86.2 | 89.7 | 57.5 |
Usage Scores
- Calls30.6
- Music37.2
- Overall26.5
- Budget27.2
- Gaming33.4
- Travel27.4
- Commute28.4
- Fitness16.4
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
