Austrian Audio Hi-X18 vs defunc MONDO Freestyle Smoky M1015

What Hi-X18 does better (0) and where MONDO Freestyle Smoky M1015 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Austrian Audio · 2025Hi-X18

0 advantages≈ $95

1 advantage≈ $100

Why is Hi-X18 better than MONDO Freestyle Smoky M1015?

Hi-X18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Austrian Audio Hi-X18≈ $95	defunc MONDO Freestyle Smoky M1015≈ $100
Sound
Fit	In-ear	—
Driver type	—	Dynamic
Driver size	—	36 mm
Lowest frequency	—	20 Hz
Highest frequency	—	20,000 Hz
Impedance	25 Ω	—
Sensitivity	113 dB	105 dB
Adjustable equaliser	—	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	No	—
Battery & charging
Battery life	—	22 h
Battery capacity	80 mAh	—
Charging time	3 h	1.5 h
Connectivity
Wireless	No	Yes
Bluetooth version	—	5.3
Bluetooth codecs	—	AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	—	No
aptX	—	No
LDAC	—	No
USB-C	—	Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	—
Design & build
Weight	—	68 g
Colours	Gold, Black	—
Features
Hands-free calls	—	Yes