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viaim OpenNote
The integrated AI voice recorder with real-time transcription across 16 languages sets this apart, combined with an open-ear design and a massive 53-hour total battery life. The 0.8mm aerospace-grade titanium memory wire frame ensures a secure, eyeglass-compatible fit that resists deformation for all-day wear. This product is best for business professionals and journalists who need to discreetly capture, transcribe, and manage meeting notes and phone calls hands-free.
form factor open-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 19
case battery hours 53
water resistance IPX4
72 Overall Score
Price $175
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong battery (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong sound (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong mic (92nd percentile) 92nd
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (23rd percentile)
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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 |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 5 |
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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | viaim OpenNote | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Soundcore P31i | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 19 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 53 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 50 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | - | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| viaim OpenNote | 73.8 | 91.5 | 79.6 | 96.2 | 97.1 | 73.3 | 22.7 | 97.5 | 72.7 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N Compare | 97.2 | 97.4 | 79.6 | 99 | 79.2 | 73.3 | 97.1 | 99.9 | 81.1 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.2 | 99.8 | 79.6 | 88.6 | 75.9 | 73.3 | 80.1 | 99.2 | 81.1 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.2 | 82.2 | 98.8 | 90.8 | 75.9 | 94.8 | 32.4 | 99.7 | 99.3 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.7 | 97.4 | 91.3 | 97.1 | 92.7 | 73.3 | 97.1 | 86.3 | 90 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.2 | 97.4 | 91.3 | 99.7 | 95.3 | 73.3 | 97.1 | 99.4 | 90 |
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