Connections
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Charging case uses USB-C
- Soundcore R60i NC
- Uses USB-C
Headphones comparison
Soundcore A30i vs Soundcore R60i NC
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore A30i ANC
KSh 3,850In Stock | 02  Soundcore R60i NC
KSh 4,680In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore R60i NC if you want longer battery life (up to 10 hours), Bluetooth 6.1 and larger 11 mm drivers.
Controls
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Touch controls you can customise
- Soundcore R60i NC
- Touch controls for everyday use
Fit
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium
- Soundcore R60i NC
- Replaceable silicone ear tips
Audio
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Composite diaphragms
- Soundcore R60i NC
- Hi-Res Audio
Transparency / ambient mode
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Supported
- Soundcore R60i NC
- Yes
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore A30i ANC
- Charging case uses USB-C.
- Connects to two devices at once.
Soundcore R60i NC
- Longer rated battery life: up to 10 hours.
- Newer Bluetooth 6.1.
- Larger drivers: 11 mm.
- Uses USB-C for charging.
- Hi-Res Audio certified.
- LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
What matters most to you?
10 priorities selected.
Soundcore A30i ANC
- Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium and Large.
- Up to 24 hours with the case.
- Customisable touch controls for supported playback, calls and ambient modes.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Composite diaphragms.
- Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions.
- Supported.
- Sliding cover and charging-status indicator.
Soundcore R60i NC
- Replaceable silicone ear tips.
- Up to 10 hours / 50 hours with case (ANC off).
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 6.1.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Hi-Res Audio.
- 10 minutes provides up to 3.5 hours.
- Yes.
- Charging case.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore R60i NC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore |
| Model | A3958H11; A3958H31; A3958H51; A3958H21 | R60i NC (P31i model family) |
| Announced | May 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black; Blue; Pink; White | Black, White |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore R60i NC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 3.7g per earbud / 47.4g including case | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore R60i NC |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | UK product table: ANC off up to 7h / 24h total; ANC on up to 4h / 15h total; actual use varies | Up to 10 hours / 50 hours with case (ANC off); 8 hours / 40 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Charging Time | Approximately one hour for earbuds; two hours for charging case | — |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions | 10 minutes provides up to 3.5 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore R60i NC |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.1 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m under suitable conditions, as listed in guide | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Two-device Dual Connections enabled in soundcore app; one active audio source | — |
| Connector | 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 | Soundcore app |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore R60i NC |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Compact case; adaptive ANC; two-device connection; single-earbud mode; app EQ | Officially marketed as P31i in some regions; Soundcore support identifies P31i/R60i NC together |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore R60i NC |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 6mm drivers with composite diaphragms | 11mm titanium-coated drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz, as listed in official A3958 guide | — |
| Impedance | 16Ω | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC; manufacturer describes up to 46dB reduction under stated conditions; manual ANC modes | Adaptive ANC, up to 52dB reduction |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Supported; Normal and Transparency options in single-earbud mode | Yes |
| Microphones | Four microphones with AI call processing | 6 microphones with AI and wind-noise reduction |
| Audio Features | Composite diaphragms; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound effect | Hi-Res Audio; BassUp |
| Audio Codecs | — | LDAC |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore R60i NC |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | UK table: 24h total including earbuds with ANC off; 15h total with ANC on | Extends total playtime to 50 hours |
| Case Charging | USB-C; input 5V 0.46A; output 5V 0.2A, 0.1A per port; guide lists 310mAh / 1.147Wh battery | USB-C charging |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Not supported | — |
| Case Weight | Not separately specified; approximately 47.4g including earbuds | — |
| Case Features | Sliding cover and charging-status indicator | Charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore R60i NC |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Customisable touch controls for supported playback, calls and ambient modes; single-earbud use supported | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium and Large; Medium fitted; app fit test | Replaceable silicone ear tips |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP55 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore R60i NC |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Left and right A30i earbuds | R60i NC (P31i model family) earbuds |
| Charging Case | Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-A charging cable package listing | — |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio | True wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips in three sizes: Small, Medium and Large | — |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and documentation | Documentation |
Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both are made by Soundcore.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
Choose R60i NC for longer rated battery life and drivers.
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