Connections
- Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Wired connection
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Bluetooth connection
Headphones comparison
Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector vs Soundcore A30i
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
KSh 3,500In Stock | 02  Soundcore A30i ANC
KSh 3,850In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore A30i ANC if you want active noise cancellation, a transparency / ambient mode and a newer model (2024). Choose the Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector if you prefer Lightning wired.
Fit
- Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Fixed open-fit earbud design
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium
Battery life
- Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Wired design
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Up to 24 hours with the case
Two devices
- Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Wired design
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Stays connected to two devices
Noise cancellation
- Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- No noise cancellation
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Active noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
- Connection: Lightning wired.
- wired connection.
Soundcore A30i ANC
- Active noise cancellation.
- Transparency / ambient mode.
- Newer model: released in 2024.
- Connection: Bluetooth wireless audio.
- Connects to two devices at once.
What matters most to you?
8 priorities selected.
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.
Soundcore A30i ANC
- Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium and Large.
- 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.
- Composite diaphragms.
- Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Soundcore |
| Model | EarPods (Lightning Connector) | A3958H11; A3958H31; A3958H51; A3958H21 |
| Announced | 2016 | May 2024 |
| Type | Lightning Wired Earphones | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Black; Blue; Pink; White |
Design
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | Approximately 3.7g per earbud / 47.4g including case |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Wired design | UK product table: ANC off up to 7h / 24h total; ANC on up to 4h / 15h total; actual use varies |
| Charging Time | Wired design | Approximately one hour for earbuds; two hours for charging case |
| Fast Charging | Wired design | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions |
| Charging Port | Wired design | USB-C on case |
| Wireless Charging | Wired design | Not supported |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Lightning wired | Bluetooth wireless audio |
| Bluetooth | Wired design | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | Wired design | Up to 10m under suitable conditions, as listed in guide |
| Multipoint Connection | Wired design | Two-device Dual Connections enabled in soundcore app; one active audio source |
| Connector | Lightning | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio |
| App Support | — | soundcore app; fit test, ANC, EQ, Find Earbuds, Dual Connections, touch-control settings and firmware updates |
Features
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri via connected Apple device | — |
| Special Features | Anatomically shaped EarPods design | Compact case; adaptive ANC; two-device connection; single-earbud mode; app EQ |
Audio
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Adaptive ANC; manufacturer describes up to 46dB reduction under stated conditions; manual ANC modes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Supported; Normal and Transparency options in single-earbud mode |
| Spatial Audio | No | — |
| Microphones | Built-in microphone | Four microphones with AI call processing |
| Audio Features | Engineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass | Composite diaphragms; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound effect |
| Drivers | — | 6mm drivers with composite diaphragms |
| Frequency Response | — | 20Hz–20kHz, as listed in official A3958 guide |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
Charging Case
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | No charging case | Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case |
| Case Battery Life | — | UK table: 24h total including earbuds with ANC off; 15h total with ANC on |
| Case Charging | — | 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 |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | Not supported |
| Case Dimensions | — | — |
| Case Weight | — | Not separately specified; approximately 47.4g including earbuds |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | — |
| Case Features | — | Sliding cover and charging-status indicator |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | In-line remote for volume, media playback and calls | Customisable touch controls for supported playback, calls and ambient modes; single-earbud use supported |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Fixed open-fit earbud design | Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium and Large; Medium fitted; app fit test |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | Soundcore A30i ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | EarPods (Lightning Connector) | Left and right A30i earbuds |
| Charging Case | No charging case | Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case |
| Charging Cable | No charging required | USB-C to USB-A charging cable package listing |
| Audio Cable | Integrated cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Fixed open-fit design | Ear tips in three sizes: Small, Medium and Large |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick start guide and documentation |
Similarities
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
In summary
Choose Soundcore A30i ANC for noise cancellation and a transparency / ambient mode.
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