The simple stem-bud recipe: open-fit buds that rest in the ear, tap controls for music and your voice assistant, and a compact case good for 22 hours.
Some people want earbuds with screens, modes and apps. The 1 Hora AUT201 is for everyone else: open, light stem buds that connect over Bluetooth 5.3, play your music, take your calls and do little else. For a first pair, or a spare pair for the car or the office drawer, that simplicity is the point.
The buds rest in the outer ear with no silicone tips, the half-in-ear shape of the classic stem design. Nothing presses inside the ear canal, so they stay comfortable through long calls and let you hear what is going on around you.
What you get, and what you skip:
The open fit does trade away some bass compared with sealed buds, and on a loud train you will turn it up more. For podcasts, calls, radio and background music at a desk, that trade matters less than the comfort.
The first-time connection takes about a minute; the pairing steps show where the buds appear on iPhone, Android and laptops.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | 1 Hora AUT201 |
| Fit | Open, half-in-ear stem buds, no ear tips |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3, about 10m range |
| Driver | 13mm dynamic |
| Impedance | 32 ohm |
| Microphone | Built-in mic for calls |
| Noise control | None; no active noise cancelling |
| Playtime per charge | Up to 5 hours |
| Total with case | Up to 22 hours |
| Case battery | 300mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, about 1.5 hours to full |
| Case | Plain case with a status light, no digit display |
| Controls | Touch: play/pause, skip, calls, Siri and Google Assistant |
| Water resistance | Moisture resistant; no IP rating quoted |
| Case material | ABS and polycarbonate |
| Case size and weight | About 2.17 × 1.88 × 0.99in, 1.16oz |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Android phones, tablets, Bluetooth devices |
| In the box | Earbuds, charging case, USB-C cable, manual |
| Warranty | 1 year |
The AUT201 plays for up to 5 hours per charge, and its 300mAh case brings the total to 22 hours. That is less than pairs with larger cases, so it helps to know how it fits into a normal week.
A USB-C cable fills the case in about 1.5 hours. There is no digit display, only a simple status light, so the easiest approach is a fixed charging habit rather than watching numbers.
How 22 hours works out in practice:
Five hours per charge covers a morning of work or a long commute, not a full shift. If you need music from nine to five without a break, rotate the buds: wear one while the other charges, since each bud can handle calls and music on its own.
The small case is the upside of the modest battery. At about 2.17 × 1.88 × 0.99 inches and just over an ounce, it disappears into a jeans coin pocket or the smallest pouch of a handbag, and its rounded edges do not dig into your leg when you sit down. For many people, that counts for more than a few extra hours.
If the case light does not come on or a bud stays flat, the charging fixes cover clean contacts, cable checks and what the lights mean.
The touch pads on the AUT201 stems handle the everyday jobs, so your phone can stay in a pocket or a bag. Tap to play or pause, skip a track, answer or end a call, or wake Siri on an iPhone or Google Assistant on Android.
Voice assistants make simple buds feel much smarter. With a tap and a spoken request you can:
The exact tap patterns are in the small manual, and most follow the usual stem-bud layout on the touch-control cheat card. Give yourself a day of practice; after that, taps become automatic.
For calls, the built-in mic picks up your voice clearly in normal rooms and quiet streets. 1 Hora describes the calls as clear for everyday use. Very loud places, such as a busy train platform, are where pairs with ENC call mics have the edge.
If one bud stops playing, or you see two separate entries in Bluetooth, the buds have lost their link to each other. The left and right reset puts them back together in a couple of minutes.
Because the AUT201 has no tips, cleaning is simple. Now and then, wipe the shells and speaker grille with a soft cloth, and keep the case contacts free of lint. Avoid heavy sweat and rain, since the pair carries no formal water rating.
The AUT201 covers the basics well, and the pairs just above it add three things: a case that shows the battery as a number, a formal IPX7 water rating and a lot more listening time. If any of those matter to you, one step up is worth it.
| 1 Hora AUT201 | Jxrev J53 | Jrwaro S13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | Open | Open | Open |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| With case | 22h | 40h | 48h |
| Case display | Status light | LED readout | LED digits |
| Water | Not rated | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Controls | Touch | Touch | Buttons |
Which way to go:
All three keep the same open, tip-free shape, so comfort stays familiar whichever you choose. The difference is how often you charge and how much sweat and rain the buds can handle.
A useful way to decide: count how many hours a day you listen. If it is under two, and mostly at home, at work or on calm walks, the AUT201 already does everything you need. If you run, sweat at the gym or listen through long shifts, the IPX7 pairs above save you trouble later.
For a gift or a spare pair that just needs to work, the AUT201 is a sensible, no-fuss pick with a one-year warranty.
No. 1 Hora states that this model has no active noise cancelling, and the open fit lets outside sound in.
Up to 5 hours per charge and 22 hours with the case. The case recharges over USB-C in about 1.5 hours.
Yes. A tap on the bud wakes Siri on an iPhone or Google Assistant on Android.
It is described as moisture resistant, with no IP rating quoted, so avoid heavy sweat and rain.
No. It is an open, half-in-ear design that rests in the outer ear.