Motost Q18
Leveraging Bluetooth 5.4, 13mm dynamic drivers, and AAC audio, these earbuds deliver low-latency stereo sound with a massive 48-hour total battery life tracked on the case's LED display. An IP7 waterproof rating combines with a snug, lightweight fit and 4-mic ENC technology for clear calls in wet or noisy conditions. This product is best for commuters and remote workers needing all-day reliability, though the fit may not suit rigorous fitness routines.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong affordability (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong battery (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13 |
| Codecs | AAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 48 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ✓ |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Motost Q18 | 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 | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 48 | 28 | 56 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motost Q18 | 73.5 | 91.2 | 33.8 | 73.6 | 79.4 | 27.4 | 53.3 | 71.9 | 89.7 | 86.3 |
| 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
- Calls48.6
- Music43
- Overall47.3
- Budget76.8
- Gaming52.3
- Travel45.2
- Commute50.5
- Fitness27.8
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
