Battery life
- Soundcore R50i
- Up to 10 hours per charge
- Soundcore Life Note
- Up to 7 hours per charge
Headphones comparison
Soundcore R50i vs Soundcore Life Note
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds
KSh 2,220In Stock | 02  Soundcore Life Note
KSh 1,740In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore R50i if you want longer rated battery life (10 hours per charge), Bluetooth 5.3 and larger 10 mm drivers. Choose the Soundcore Life Note if you want up to 40 hours with the charging case.
Connections
- Soundcore R50i
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
- Soundcore Life Note
- Bluetooth 5.0 connection
Fit
- Soundcore R50i
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes
- Soundcore Life Note
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Charging time
- Soundcore R50i
- Up to two hours
- Soundcore Life Note
- Approximately two hours
Drivers
- Soundcore R50i
- 10mm dynamic drivers
- Soundcore Life Note
- 6mm dynamic driver per earbud
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore R50i
- Rated for up to 10 hours per charge.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.3.
- Larger drivers: 10 mm.
- Case type: Compact charging case with attached carrying strap.
Soundcore Life Note
- Rated for up to 40 hours in total with the charging case.
- Case type: Matching charging case.
What matters most to you?
8 priorities selected.
Soundcore R50i
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes.
- Up to 10 hours per charge; up to 30 hours with the case.
- Customisable touch controls for supported playback, tracks, calls and voice assistant.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Up to two hours.
- 10mm dynamic drivers.
- Compact charging case with attached carrying strap.
- Attached carrying strap, status indicator.
Soundcore Life Note
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 7 hours per charge; up to 40 hours with the case.
- Physical multifunction buttons.
- Bluetooth 5.0.
- Approximately two hours.
- 6mm dynamic driver per earbud.
- Matching charging case.
- Charging-status indicator, stores and charges earbuds.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore |
| Model | A3949H12; A3949H22; A3949H32 | A3908G11 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black; White; Blue (Navy manufacturer finish) | Black |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 4.6g per earbud /47g including case | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 10h earbuds / 30h total with case; actual use varies | Up to 7h earbuds /40h total including case; actual use varies |
| Charging Time | Up to two hours; Anker Japan: approximately 1.5h earbuds / 2h case | Approximately two hours |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | USB-C on case |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio | Bluetooth; AVRCP1.6, A2DP1.3, HFP1.7 and HSP1.2 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m under suitable conditions | Up to 10m under suitable conditions |
| Connector | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio | Bluetooth audio; USB-C case charging |
| App Support | soundcore app; 22 EQ presets, custom EQ, Game Mode, Find Device, custom touch controls and firmware updates | — |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | App EQ; Game Mode; audible Find Device for connected earbud; mono listening; attached case strap | SBC/AAC/aptX; mono listening; automatic connection to last paired device |
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri or other supported device voice assistant through button controls |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10mm dynamic drivers | 6mm dynamic driver per earbud |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Impedance | 16Ω | 16Ω |
| Audio Codecs | SBC and AAC | SBC, AAC and aptX; compatible source device required |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No ANC listening mode; AI processing supports calls | — |
| Microphones | Two microphones with AI call processing | — |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; Game Mode | — |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Compact charging case with attached carrying strap | Matching charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 30h total including earbuds | Up to 40h total including earbuds; not40additional case-only hours |
| Case Charging | USB-C; input 5V 0.43A; battery430mAh; earbuds 60mAh each | USB-C; manual input 5V0.75A |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Weight | Not separately specified; approximately 47g including earbuds | — |
| Case Features | Attached carrying strap; status indicator; hinged lid | Charging-status indicator; stores and charges earbuds |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Customisable touch controls for supported playback, tracks, calls and voice assistant; mono mode supported | Physical multifunction buttons; playback, tracks, calls and supported voice assistant; volume controlled on connected device |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore R50i True Wireless Earbuds | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Left and right R50i earbuds | Left and right Life Note earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case with attached carrying strap | Matching charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB charging cable; Anker Japan specifies USB-C cable without opposite connector or length | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio | Not applicable; wireless earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Three sizes of replaceable ear tips | Silicone ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety manual, per shared-family Japan package list | User instructions |
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both have a range of up to 10 m.
- Same frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz.
- Same impedance: 16Ω.
- Both are made by Soundcore.
In summary
Choose R50i for longer rated battery life and drivers; Life Note offers longer rated battery life.
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