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If you want earbuds you can genuinely sleep in — tiny, near-invisible half in-ear buds with a case that shows its battery level as a number — choose APZXTRK Mini Sleep Earbuds; if you need a sport-focused pair with a bigger driver, a waterproof build and a dual LED display on the charging case, choose Matast Earbuds. Both lean on an LED digital display earbuds design, but they aim that feature at two very different buyers.
• APZXTRK Mini Sleep Earbuds — biggest strength: a sleep-first shape. Each bud weighs about 2g and measures roughly 6cm, so side sleepers can lie on their ear without a hard shell digging in.
• APZXTRK Mini Sleep Earbuds — biggest trade-off: small drivers and passive noise blocking only. There are no ear hooks and no water-resistance rating, so they are not built for sweaty gym sessions.
• Matast Earbuds — biggest strength: a much fuller spec sheet for sound and stamina — 14.2mm graphene drivers, four microphones, IP7 coating and up to 60 hours of total playback with the case.
• Matast Earbuds — biggest trade-off: they are full in-ear buds with 45° ear hooks, so they sit bulkier in the ear and are not the pair you roll onto at 2 a.m.
• Who each pick is for: APZXTRK for side sleepers, light sleepers and anyone who wants buds that disappear; Matast for gym-goers, runners and call-heavy users who want bass and battery.
The whole point of the APZXTRK Mini Sleep Earbuds is the shape. A half in-ear design at roughly 2g per bud means there is very little material pressing against the inside of your ear, which is exactly what matters if you sleep on your side. Most earbuds fail that test not because the sound is bad but because the housing is too thick. Here the housing is thin, the fit is shallow, and the buds are described as nearly invisible — a real advantage if you also want to wear them during the day without them being obvious.
Who should buy it: side sleepers, light sleepers, people who wear buds in bed for white noise or podcasts, and anyone who wants a small, low-profile pair for commuting, office work and light workouts. Who should skip it: if you need serious bass, active noise cancellation, sweat-proofing for running, or long single-session battery life, this is not the pair. The 60ms latency figure is also worth noting if you plan to game with them.
Matast Earbuds: Who It's For
The Matast Earbuds are a sports-first product and the spec sheet reads like it. The 14.2mm graphene dynamic drivers sit in a four-chamber design, and the quoted frequency range runs from 18Hz up to 25kHz — a wider spread than the APZXTRK pair, which is the kind of range that usually translates into deeper bass and more sparkle up top. Four microphones with ENC noise cancelling are there specifically for calls; the brand claims a large boost in vocal clarity and a big cut in background noise. Those are manufacturer figures, but the hardware — four mics rather than one — backs up the intent.
Battery is the headline. Each bud is rated for 8 hours per charge, the case recharges them six times for up to 60 hours total, and a 10-minute USB-C top-up adds about 2 hours. The case uses a dual LED digital display that flashes during charging and shows the percentage from 1% to 100% — the same "know your power at a glance" idea as the APZXTRK case, just implemented across two displays. Bluetooth 5.4 here is quoted with a 50-foot range and 35ms lower latency than 5.3, plus support for HFP, A2DP, HSP and AVRCP. A hall effect sensor auto-powers them on and reconnects when you open the case.
The fit is the trade-off. These are full in-ear buds with soft 45° ear hooks and three ear tip sizes (S, M, L), plus an IP7 waterproof nano-coating for sweat, rain and splashes. That combination is excellent for the gym, running and rainy commutes — and the opposite of what you want under a pillow. The color is rose gold, which is worth knowing before you order.
Who should buy it: runners, gym users, cyclists, anyone who takes calls in noisy places, and people who hate charging. Who should skip it: side sleepers, and anyone who wants buds that stay hidden.
• Best for side sleeping → APZXTRK Mini Sleep Earbuds. The ~2g half in-ear shape is the entire reason this product exists.
• Best for sound and bass → Matast Earbuds. 14.2mm graphene drivers and an 18Hz–25kHz range beat a small half in-ear bud on paper.
• Best for battery life → Matast Earbuds. Up to 60 hours total with the case versus up to 30-plus hours on the APZXTRK pair.
• Best for workouts and rain → Matast Earbuds. IP7 waterproofing and ear hooks versus no water rating and no hooks.
• Best for calls in noisy places → Matast Earbuds. Four microphones with ENC noise cancelling against a single built-in mic.
• Best for low-profile, all-day wear → APZXTRK Mini Sleep Earbuds. Nearly invisible, black, and light enough to forget.
• Best for latency-sensitive use → Matast Earbuds. 35ms lower latency than Bluetooth 5.3, against the APZXTRK pair's 60ms figure.
• Best for pairing simplicity → Matast Earbuds. The hall effect sensor reconnects automatically when you open the case; the APZXTRK pair pairs as "SK19" through your device's Bluetooth menu.
• Best for a wide fit range → Matast Earbuds. Three ear tip sizes versus a fixed half in-ear shape.
• Best for sharing audio → Matast Earbuds. Mono mode lets you hand one bud to someone else.
If I had to pick one, I would buy the Matast Earbuds — in my opinion they cover more of what most people actually do with earbuds: workouts, calls, long days away from a charger, and a wider fit range with three tip sizes. The 60-hour case, the four mics and the IP7 coating are simply more product for the money you spend. That said, I would recommend the APZXTRK Mini Sleep Earbuds without hesitation to one specific group: side sleepers. If your main use is falling asleep with audio on, no amount of bass matters more than not feeling the bud under your ear. Buy for your actual habit, not the bigger spec sheet.
are earbuds considered electronics
Yes. Both the APZXTRK Mini Sleep Earbuds and the Matast Earbuds are consumer electronics — they contain Bluetooth radios, rechargeable batteries, touch controllers and audio drivers, and both ship with a charging case and cable. They fall under the same category as headphones and portable audio gear.
can you connect earbuds to a tv
It depends on the TV. The Matast Earbuds are explicitly listed as compatible with TVs alongside smartphones, computers and laptops, and they support the A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth profiles that TVs use for audio. The APZXTRK pair connects to Bluetooth-enabled devices generally, so a TV with Bluetooth audio output should work — but a TV without Bluetooth will need a transmitter.
should i get black or white earbuds
That is purely a preference call, and here it is made for you. The APZXTRK Mini Sleep Earbuds come in black with a black and yellow case — the better choice if you want them to disappear. The Matast Earbuds come in rose gold, so if neutral black is your priority, the APZXTRK pair is the one that fits.
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