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YXYKODM sk18
The ultra-compact, lightless design makes these earbuds virtually invisible in the ear, prioritizing absolute discretion over all else. A 24-hour total battery life with Type-C charging and IPX5 water resistance supports all-day wear through workouts and commutes. These are best for users who need a deeply concealed audio device for discreet listening in professional or security-conscious environments, not for those prioritizing call quality.
form factor in-ear
Wireless Yes
case battery hours 24
water resistance IPX5
26 Overall Score
Price $13
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average mic (14th percentile)
- Below average battery (20th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
68/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Charge Time | 1 |
| Fast Charging | Type-C fast charging |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 24 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | YXYKODM sk18 | JBL Live Free 2 | TOZO Crystal Pods | Sony WI-C100 WIC100/B | Baseus Bass BP1 Pro | JLab GO POP ANC EBGOANCWHT50WEB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 7 | 7 | 25 | 12 | 7 |
| Case Battery Hours | 24 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 55 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX5 | IPX5 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | false | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YXYKODM sk18 | 31.6 | 13.9 | 91.8 | 30 | 20 | 71.6 | 20.3 | 50.1 | 50.7 |
| JBL Live Free 2 Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 82.8 | 80 | 94.2 | 49.9 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Compare | 93.2 | 91.2 | 91.8 | 90.9 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 96.7 | 80.3 |
| Sony WI-C100 WIC100/B Compare | 74.4 | 69.7 | 80.7 | 70.6 | 95.2 | 94.2 | 0 | 75.9 | 65.6 |
| Baseus Bass BP1 Pro Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 88.9 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 92 | 98.6 | 89.6 |
| JLab GO POP ANC EBGOANCWHT50WEB Compare | 90.1 | 82.6 | 91.8 | 66.8 | 75.6 | 94.2 | 64.5 | 93.2 | 72 |
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