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VIAIM

VIAIM RecDot

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$199.99
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Noise Isolation / ANC
6.1/ 10
6.1
0.010.0

A 6.1 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top half of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds
9 hAbove average
9 h
3 h16 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case
36 hAbove average
36 h
7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP55
IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IP55 appears on 16% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type
ActiveMost common
Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds
9 h
Battery Life With Case
36 h
Charging Method
USB-C + Wireless
Full Charge Minutes
5 min
Fast Charging
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IP55
Sweat Resistance
Yes
Water Resistance
Yes
Material Chassis Primary
Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type
Active
Ambient Mode
Standard
Anc Depth
30 dB
Anc Modes
Off,anc,transparency
Driver Count
1
Driver Size
11 mm
Driver Type
Dynamic

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.2
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Headphone Jack
No
Multipoint Devices
2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor
In-ear
Case Dimensions
60×60×30 mm
Color Options
Black, silver
Ear Tip Material
Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included
5 sizes
Weight Per Earbud
4.9 g
Weight With Case
52 g

Features

Companion App
IOS + Android
Control Type
Stem squeeze
Eq Customization
Full parametric EQ
Mono Mode
Yes

Microphone

Count
4
Type
Mic array

Release

Date
2025-01
Msrp Usd
199.99 USD
Year
2025

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.6/ 10
Recommended
Adam Birney
Reviewed byAdam BirneyManaging EditorReviewed May 2026
Noise cancelling7.8
Isolation6.1
Battery life7.3
Comfort & fit7.0
Connectivity8.5
Design7.0
The verdict

The Viaim RecDot are a unique pair of earbuds. If you're drowning in meetings and wish you didn't have to take notes, not much else on the market does this as well, and the free tier makes all the features easy to try. Just dial in the EQ first.

✓What we like
✓AI note-taking
✓Strong ANC
✓Lightweight & comfortable
✕What could be better
✕Boomy bass
Read the full SoundGuys review →

Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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VIAIM RecDotSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
VIAIM RecDot frequency responseMeasured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.-30-20-100+10+20+30201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data
VIAIM RecDot: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
2019.4
2517.6
3216.2
4015.3
5014.5
6313.3
8011.8
10010.1
1258.2
1606.4
2005.2
2504.3
3153.3
4000.8
500-3.1
630-5.3
800-2.4
10000.1
12502.1
16003.9
20006.0
25009.0
315011.5
400011.0
500011.9
630010.4
80008.3
10000-2.8
125000.9
16000-7.0
20000-25.7

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