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VIAIM

VIAIM OpenNote

Name: VIAIM OpenNote
Brand: VIAIM
SKU: B0F9X2LGF9
Price: 229.00 USD

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Noise Isolation

0.5/ 10

0.5

0.010.0

A 0.5 puts its noise isolation in the bottom 10% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 126 of the 250 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation

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Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

19 hAbove average

19 h

3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 235 of 250 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

53 hAbove average

53 h

7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 233 of 250 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP55

IPX436%IP5416%IP5516%IPX510%

IP55 appears on 16% of the 231 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 250).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 19 h
Battery Life With Case: 53 h
Full Charge Minutes: 10 min
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IP55
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, LHDC
Bluetooth Range: 7 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: Open-ear
Color Options: Black, gray
Wearing Style: Ear hook
Weight Per Earbud: 10 g

Features

Certified For: Made for iPhone
Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls

Microphone

Count: 2
Wind Noise Reduction: Yes

Release

Msrp Usd: 169.99 USD

Sound

Driver Size: 18 mm
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz

Lab data

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VIAIM OpenNoteSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

VIAIM OpenNote: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	-30.4
25	-33.7
32	-35.3
40	-30.5
50	-20.2
63	-9.1
80	-1.4
100	0.1
125	-2.3
160	-4.2
200	-3.4
250	-2.3
315	-1.5
400	-1.1
500	-0.8
630	-0.3
800	-0.0
1000	-0.0
1250	0.8
1600	7.2
2000	13.9
2500	15.3
3150	12.5
4000	14.1
5000	20.5
6300	18.9
8000	7.6
10000	-3.4
12500	-1.1
16000	1.8
20000	-25.5

VIAIM OpenNote

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

VIAIM OpenNote: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	2.2
26	0.2
33	0.0
41	0.1
52	0.0
65	-0.0
82	-0.0
103	0.0
130	-0.0
163	-0.1
205	-0.0
259	-0.1
325	-0.1
410	-0.0
516	-0.2
613	-0.2
772	-0.3
972	-0.4
1220	-0.5
1540	-0.9
1940	-1.6
2440	-0.8
3070	1.5
3870	2.3
4870	-2.0
6130	8.4
7720	4.3
9720	4.4
12200	-3.1
15400	0.1
19400	4.0

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

7.4/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed May 2026

Isolation0.5

Comfort & fit8.5

Connectivity9.0

Design8.0

Portability8.0

Features9.5

The verdict

OpenNote makes the most sense for people who want earbuds that enhance their productivity. Its note-taking and translation features for commuters, professionals, and students can outweigh its merely decent music performance.

✓Liked: Note capture, Real-time transcription and translation, Comfortable open-ear fit, Long battery life

✕Could be better: Sound quality

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