Connections
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Oraimo FreePods Neo
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Headphones comparison
Soundcore R50i NC vs Oraimo FreePods Neo
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
KSh 3,480In Stock | 02  Oraimo FreePods Neo
KSh 3,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds if you want active noise cancellation and Bluetooth 5.4. Choose the Oraimo FreePods Neo if you want larger 12.4 mm drivers.
Controls
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Touch controls you can customise
- Oraimo FreePods Neo
- Touch controls for everyday use
Fit
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes
- Oraimo FreePods Neo
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Battery life
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Up to 45 hours with the case
- Oraimo FreePods Neo
- Listed playback: 50 hours with the case
Noise cancellation
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Active noise cancellation
- Oraimo FreePods Neo
- No noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Active noise cancellation.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Connects to two devices at once.
Oraimo FreePods Neo
- Larger drivers: 12.4 mm.
- Supports spatial audio.
What matters most to you?
12 priorities selected.
Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes.
- Up to 45 hours with the case.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and ambient modes.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions.
- 10mm dynamic drivers.
- Soundcore app.
- Transparency and Normal modes available through supported controls or app.
- Charging case with folding rear phone stand.
- Folding rear phone stand, status LED.
Oraimo FreePods Neo
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Listed playback: 50 hours with the case.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- No noise cancellation for listening.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Works with the Oraimo Sound app.
- 10 minutes provides 2 hours.
- 12.4mm dynamic driver.
- Oraimo Sound app.
- Half-in-ear design.
- Charging case.
- Protective charging case.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Oraimo |
| Model | A3959H11; A3959H21; A3959H31; A3959H51 | FreePods Neo |
| Announced | June 2024 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black; White; Blue; Pink | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 4.3g per earbud / 52.8g including case | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | ANC off: up to 10h earbuds / 45h total with case; ANC on: up to 7h / 30h total | 7 hours; 50 hours total with charging case |
| Charging Time | Earbuds: approximately one hour; charging case: approximately 2.5 hours | About 2 hours |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions | 10 minutes provides 2 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported; case charges through USB-C | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m under suitable conditions | 10m |
| Multipoint Connection | Two-device Dual Connections enabled in soundcore app; one active audio source | — |
| Connector | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth wireless audio | — |
| App Support | soundcore app; EQ, fit test, Dual Connections, control settings and firmware updates | Oraimo Sound app |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Two-device connection; phone-stand case; EQ; single-earbud mode | Sound360 Spatial Audio; low-latency game mode |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10mm dynamic drivers | 12.4mm dynamic driver |
| 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 | Half-in-ear design |
| Microphones | Four microphones with AI call processing | 6 microphones total |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound option | — |
| Spatial Audio | — | Sound360 Spatial Audio |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case with folding rear phone stand | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | 45h total including earbuds with ANC off; 30h total with ANC on | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C; input 5V 0.5A; output 5V 0.24A, 0.12A per port | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | 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 | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and ambient modes; customisation in app; mono mode supported | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes; app fit test | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 earbuds |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Oraimo FreePods Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | R50i NC left and right earbuds | FreePods Neo earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case with folding phone stand | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-A charging cable shared-family package list | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio | True wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety manual shared-family package list | Quick start and safety documentation |
Similarities
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both have a range of up to 10 m.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
Choose Soundcore R50i NC for noise cancellation; Oraimo FreePods Neo offers drivers.
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