Weight
- Soundcore V40i
- About 10.1 g per earbud
- Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
- About 5.7 g per earbud
Open-Ear earbuds comparison
Soundcore V40i vs Soundcore C30i Clip
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds
KSh 7,700In Stock | 02  Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
KSh 6,720In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds is the better buy: it lasts longer per charge (10 hours), has a longer range (up to 15 m) and is lighter on the head.
Battery life
- Soundcore V40i
- Up to 6 hours per charge
- Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
- Up to 10 hours per charge
Connections
- Soundcore V40i
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Fit
- Soundcore V40i
- Open-ear hooks with four adjustment positions
- Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
- No in-ear tips
Charging time
- Soundcore V40i
- Approximately 1.5h earbuds /2.5h case
- Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
- Approximately two hours for full recharge
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore V40i
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
- Case type: Transparent lid-free magnetic charging case.
Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
- Rated for up to 10 hours per charge (vs 6).
- Rated for up to 30 hours in total with the charging case (vs 21).
- Longer range: up to 15 m (vs 10 m).
- Lighter: about 5.7 g each (vs about 10.1 g).
- Case type: Protective charging case.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Soundcore V40i | Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Open-ear hooks with four adjustment positions | No in-ear tips |
| Weight | About 10.1 g per earbud | About 5.7 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 6 hours per charge; up to 21 hours with the case | Up to 10 hours per charge; up to 30 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Customisable touch controls: playback, tracks, volume, calls and supported assistant | Customisable touch controls for supported playback and calls |
| Noise cancellation | Neither has noise cancellation for listening. | |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Software | Works with the Soundcore app | Works with the Soundcore app |
| Charging time | Approximately 1.5h earbuds /2.5h case | Approximately two hours for full recharge |
| Drivers | 16 × 13mm dynamic drivers | 12mm × 17mm oval dynamic drivers with titanium-coated diaphragms |
| App support | Soundcore app: EQ, custom touch controls, Dual Connections and firmware updates | Soundcore app |
| Case type | Transparent lid-free magnetic charging case | Protective charging case |
| Case features | Magnetic earbud retention, LED light bar | Status LED, USB-C charging |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same type: Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds.
- Same connection: Bluetooth wireless audio.
- Same frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz.
In summary
The Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds is the better buy for almost everyone, with longer rated battery life and a longer range.
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