True Wireless
1MORE Q21
80Great
$23
Full review data1MORE Q21 vs Baseus Encok WM03: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the 1MORE Q21 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 80. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: 1MORE Q21 - Great overall at around $23.
True Wireless
Baseus Encok WM03
63Good
$15
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
1MORE Q21 leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- 1MORE Q21
- Baseus Encok WM03
HearWiki score
80
63
Sound
7.6
6.0
Noise cancelling
7.7
-
Battery
4.9
8.0
Calls
7.2
5.0
Value
9.5
-
Price (USD)
$23
$15
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
New platform
1MORE Q21 (2025) against Baseus Encok WM03 (2023). The 1MORE Q21 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance (IPX5).
- Q2120252 yr newer
- Encok WM032023
What differsQ21Encok WM03
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.3
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- Not rated
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
Q21Encok WM03
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $23
- $15
- HearWiki score
- 80
- 63
- Released
- 2025
- 2023
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 12 mm dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 12 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Battery life
- 5.5 h
- 8 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 4 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- 22 h
- 38 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- hybrid
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Weight
- -
- 4.3 g
- Case weight
- 32.2 g
- 48 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- WM03 / NGTW330302
- Microphones
- 2
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- -
What reviewers said
1MORE Q21
The 1MORE Q21 earbuds deliver impressive value for their low price, combining solid active noise cancellation, clear call quality, and engaging sound in a budget-friendly package. They also support LDAC and multipoint, making them a versatile everyday option, though battery life is somewhat limited. Their low-latency performance and IPX5 rating make them suitable for gaming and sports use.
- Pro:Strong ANC for the price
- Pro:Clear call quality
- Pro:Great sound with LDAC support
- Con:Battery life is below average
- Con:Sound has some noticeable quirks
- Con:No wireless charging
Baseus Encok WM03
The Baseus Encok WM03 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that offer a surprisingly premium feel for their low price. They deliver long battery life, a comfortable fit, and decent everyday sound, though they lack active noise cancellation and any water resistance. With Bluetooth 5.3 and support for SBC and AAC codecs, they're a solid basic option for listeners on a tight budget.
- Pro:Long battery life (8 hours per charge, 38 with case)
- Pro:Surprisingly premium build for the price
- Pro:Comfortable fit with lightweight earbuds
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:No multipoint connection support
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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