Connections
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Bluetooth connection
- Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Wired connection
Headphones comparison
Soundcore R50i NC vs Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
KSh 3,480In Stock | 02  Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
KSh 3,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds if you want active noise cancellation, a transparency and Normal modes available through supported controls or app and a newer model (2024). Choose the Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector if you prefer Lightning wired.
Fit
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes
- Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Fixed open-fit earbud design
Battery life
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Up to 45 hours with the case
- Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Wired design
Two devices
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Stays connected to two devices
- Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Wired design
Controls
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Touch controls for playback, calls and ambient modes
- Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- In-line remote for volume, media playback
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Active noise cancellation.
- Transparency and Normal modes available through supported controls or app.
- Newer model: released in 2024.
- Connection: Bluetooth wireless audio.
- Connects to two devices at once.
Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Connection: Lightning wired.
- wired connection.
What matters most to you?
8 priorities selected.
Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes.
- Up to 45 hours with the case.
- Stays connected to two devices.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and ambient modes.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- BassUp.
- Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions.
Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Fixed open-fit earbud design.
- Wired design.
- In-line remote for volume, media playback and calls.
- No noise cancellation for listening.
- Lightning wired.
- Engineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Apple |
| Model | A3959H11; A3959H21; A3959H31; A3959H51 | EarPods (Lightning Connector) |
| Announced | June 2024 | 2016 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Lightning Wired Earphones |
| Color | Black; White; Blue; Pink | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 4.3g per earbud / 52.8g including case | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | ANC off: up to 10h earbuds / 45h total with case; ANC on: up to 7h / 30h total | Wired design |
| Charging Time | Earbuds: approximately one hour; charging case: approximately 2.5 hours | Wired design |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions | Wired design |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | Wired design |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported; case charges through USB-C | Wired design |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio | Lightning wired |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Wired design |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m under suitable conditions | Wired design |
| Multipoint Connection | Two-device Dual Connections enabled in soundcore app; one active audio source | Wired design |
| Connector | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth wireless audio | Lightning |
| App Support | soundcore app; EQ, fit test, Dual Connections, control settings and firmware updates | — |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Two-device connection; phone-stand case; EQ; single-earbud mode | Anatomically shaped EarPods design |
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri via connected Apple device |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10mm dynamic drivers | — |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | — |
| Impedance | 16Ω | — |
| Audio Codecs | SBC and AAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC; up to 42dB reduction under manufacturer conditions | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Transparency and Normal modes available through supported controls or app | No |
| Microphones | Four microphones with AI call processing | Built-in microphone |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound option | Engineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass |
| Spatial Audio | — | No |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case with folding rear phone stand | No charging case |
| Case Battery Life | 45h total including earbuds with ANC off; 30h total with ANC on | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C; input 5V 0.5A; output 5V 0.24A, 0.12A per port | — |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | — |
| Case Wireless Charging | Not supported | — |
| Case Dimensions | Approximately 57 × 49 × 29mm | — |
| Case Weight | Not separately specified; approximately 52.8g including earbuds | — |
| Case Features | Folding rear phone stand; status LED; phone supplied separately | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | — |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and ambient modes; customisation in app; mono mode supported | In-line remote for volume, media playback and calls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes; app fit test | Fixed open-fit earbud design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | R50i NC left and right earbuds | EarPods (Lightning Connector) |
| Charging Case | Charging case with folding phone stand | No charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-A charging cable shared-family package list | No charging required |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio | Integrated cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes | Fixed open-fit design |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety manual shared-family package list | Quick start and safety documentation |
Similarities
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
In summary
Choose Soundcore R50i NC for noise cancellation.
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