Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
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| Feature |  Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds |  Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 8,400 | KSh 8,500 |
| Drivers | 16 x 13mm drivers | 1-way |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case | Up to 20 hours total with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 | IP54 |
| Weight | 10.1g per earbud | 5.3g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Samsung |
| Model | V40i | Galaxy Buds Core (SM-R410) |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 10.1g per earbud | 5.3g per earbud |
| Dimensions | — | 19.2 x 17.1 x 22.2mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case | Up to 20 hours total with charging case |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 1.5 hours | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| App Support | Soundcore app | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings |
| Connector | — | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A - no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Four-position adjustable ear hooks; lid-free magnetic charging case with light bar | Samsung Find |
| Sensors | — | Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 16 x 13mm drivers | 1-way |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Open-ear situational awareness | Ambient Sound |
| Microphones | 4 microphones with AI | 6 microphones |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets | — |
| Audio Codecs | — | AAC, SBC, Scalable Codec |
| Spatial Audio | — | No |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Extends total playtime to 21 hours | Up to 20 hours total with ANC on; Up to 35 hours total with ANC off |
| Case Charging | USB-C charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Features | Four-position adjustable ear hooks; lid-free magnetic charging case with light bar | 500mAh typical battery |
| Case Dimensions | — | 50.0 x 50.0 x 27.7mm (H x W x D) |
| Case Weight | — | 31.2g |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls | Touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 | IP54 |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable silicone ear tips | Silicone ear tips |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | Samsung Galaxy Buds Core |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | V40i earbuds | Galaxy Buds Core earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - not included |
| Documentation | Documentation | Quick Start Guide |
| Charging Cable | — | N/A - USB-C cable not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | — | Three sets of silicone ear tips |
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