Weight
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- About 4.3 g per earbud
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- About 3.7 g per earbud
Headphones comparison
Soundcore R50i NC vs Soundcore A30i
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
KSh 3,480In Stock | 02  Soundcore A30i ANC
KSh 3,850In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds if you want up to 45 hours with the charging case and larger 10 mm drivers. Choose the Soundcore A30i ANC if you want a lighter build (about 3.7 g each).
Fit
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium
Battery life
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Up to 45 hours with the case
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Up to 24 hours with the case
Charging time
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Earbuds: approximately one hour, charging case: approximately 2.5 hours
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Approximately one hour
Drivers
- Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- 10mm dynamic drivers
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- 6mm drivers with composite diaphragms
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Rated for up to 45 hours in total with the charging case.
- Larger drivers: 10 mm.
- Case type: Charging case with folding rear phone stand.
Soundcore A30i ANC
- Lighter: about 3.7 g each.
- Case type: Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case.
What matters most to you?
14 priorities selected.
Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes.
- About 4.3 g per earbud.
- 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.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Earbuds: approximately one hour, charging case: approximately 2.5 hours.
- 10mm dynamic drivers.
- 20Hz–20kHz.
- Transparency and Normal modes available through supported controls or app.
- Charging case with folding rear phone stand.
- Folding rear phone stand, status LED.
Soundcore A30i ANC
- Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium and Large.
- About 3.7 g per earbud.
- Up to 24 hours with the case.
- Stays connected to two devices.
- Customisable touch controls for supported playback, calls and ambient modes.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Approximately one hour for earbuds.
- 6mm drivers with composite diaphragms.
- 20Hz–20kHz, as listed in official A3958 guide.
- Supported.
- Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case.
- Sliding cover and charging-status indicator.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore |
| Model | A3959H11; A3959H21; A3959H31; A3959H51 | A3958H11; A3958H31; A3958H51; A3958H21 |
| Announced | June 2024 | May 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black; White; Blue; Pink | Black; Blue; Pink; White |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 4.3g per earbud / 52.8g including case | Approximately 3.7g per earbud / 47.4g including case |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | ANC off: up to 10h earbuds / 45h total with case; ANC on: up to 7h / 30h total | UK product table: ANC off up to 7h / 24h total; ANC on up to 4h / 15h total; actual use varies |
| Charging Time | Earbuds: approximately one hour; charging case: approximately 2.5 hours | Approximately one hour for earbuds; two hours for charging case |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | USB-C on case |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported; case charges through USB-C | Not supported |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio | Bluetooth wireless audio |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m under suitable conditions | Up to 10m under suitable conditions, as listed in guide |
| Multipoint Connection | Two-device Dual Connections enabled in soundcore app; one active audio source | Two-device Dual Connections enabled in soundcore app; one active audio source |
| Connector | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth wireless audio | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio |
| App Support | soundcore app; EQ, fit test, Dual Connections, control settings and firmware updates | soundcore app; fit test, ANC, EQ, Find Earbuds, Dual Connections, touch-control settings and firmware updates |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Two-device connection; phone-stand case; EQ; single-earbud mode | Compact case; adaptive ANC; two-device connection; single-earbud mode; app EQ |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10mm dynamic drivers | 6mm drivers with composite diaphragms |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz, as listed in official A3958 guide |
| Impedance | 16Ω | 16Ω |
| Audio Codecs | SBC and AAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC; up to 42dB reduction under manufacturer conditions | Adaptive ANC; manufacturer describes up to 46dB reduction under stated conditions; manual ANC modes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Transparency and Normal modes available through supported controls or app | Supported; Normal and Transparency options in single-earbud mode |
| Microphones | Four microphones with AI call processing | Four microphones with AI call processing |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound option | Composite diaphragms; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound effect |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case with folding rear phone stand | Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case |
| Case Battery Life | 45h total including earbuds with ANC off; 30h total with ANC on | UK table: 24h total including earbuds with ANC off; 15h total with ANC on |
| Case Charging | USB-C; input 5V 0.5A; output 5V 0.24A, 0.12A per port | USB-C; input 5V 0.46A; output 5V 0.2A, 0.1A per port; guide lists 310mAh / 1.147Wh battery |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Case Dimensions | Approximately 57 × 49 × 29mm | — |
| Case Weight | Not separately specified; approximately 52.8g including earbuds | Not separately specified; approximately 47.4g including earbuds |
| Case Features | Folding rear phone stand; status LED; phone supplied separately | Sliding cover and charging-status indicator |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and ambient modes; customisation in app; mono mode supported | Customisable touch controls for supported playback, calls and ambient modes; single-earbud use supported |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes; app fit test | Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium and Large; Medium fitted; app fit test |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore R50i NC Earbuds | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | R50i NC left and right earbuds | Left and right A30i earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case with folding phone stand | Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-A charging cable shared-family package list | USB-C to USB-A charging cable package listing |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio | Not applicable; true wireless audio |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes | Ear tips in three sizes: Small, Medium and Large |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety manual shared-family package list | Quick start guide and documentation |
Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- 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.
- Same fast charging: ten minutes provides up to two hours under.
In summary
A30i ANC is the lighter option to carry; R50i NC trades extra weight for longer rated battery life and drivers.
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