Connections
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- UGREEN LightBuds
- Bluetooth 6.0 connection
Headphones comparison
Soundcore A30i vs UGREEN LightBuds
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore A30i ANC
KSh 3,850In Stock | 02  UGREEN LightBuds
KSh 4,300In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore A30i ANC if you want active noise cancellation. Choose the UGREEN LightBuds if you want Bluetooth 6.0, larger 13 mm drivers and a newer model (2026).
Controls
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Touch controls you can customise
- UGREEN LightBuds
- Touch controls for everyday use
Fit
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium
- UGREEN LightBuds
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Battery life
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Up to 24 hours with the case
- UGREEN LightBuds
- Up to 6.5 hours per charge
Noise cancellation
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Active noise cancellation
- UGREEN LightBuds
- No noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore A30i ANC
- Active noise cancellation.
- Connects to two devices at once.
UGREEN LightBuds
- Newer Bluetooth 6.0.
- Larger drivers: 13 mm.
- Newer model: released in 2026.
- Supports spatial audio.
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.
- USB-C on case.
- 6mm drivers with composite diaphragms.
- Soundcore app.
- Sliding cover and charging-status indicator.
UGREEN LightBuds
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 6.5 hours per charge.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- No noise cancellation for listening.
- Bluetooth 6.0.
- Works with the UGREEN app.
- USB Type-C.
- 13mm dynamic driver.
- UGREEN App.
- Protective charging case.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | UGREEN LightBuds |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | UGREEN |
| Model | A3958H11; A3958H31; A3958H51; A3958H21 | LightBuds True Wireless Earbuds (WS217 / UG-65876) |
| Announced | May 2024 | 2026 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black; Blue; Pink; White | White |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | UGREEN LightBuds |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 3.7g per earbud / 47.4g including case | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | UGREEN LightBuds |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | UK product table: ANC off up to 7h / 24h total; ANC on up to 4h / 15h total; actual use varies | Up to 6.5 Hours |
| Charging Time | Approximately one hour for earbuds; two hours for charging case | — |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | USB Type-C |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | UGREEN LightBuds |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| 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 | UGREEN App |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | UGREEN LightBuds |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Compact case; adaptive ANC; two-device connection; single-earbud mode; app EQ | Bluetooth 6.0; spatial audio; low-latency mode |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | UGREEN LightBuds |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 6mm drivers with composite diaphragms | 13mm dynamic driver |
| 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 | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Supported; Normal and Transparency options in single-earbud mode | — |
| Microphones | Four microphones with AI call processing | 4-Mic AI Environmental Noise Cancellation |
| Audio Features | Composite diaphragms; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound effect | — |
| Spatial Audio | — | Supported |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | UGREEN LightBuds |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C; input 5V 0.46A; output 5V 0.2A, 0.1A per port; guide lists 310mAh / 1.147Wh battery | USB-C |
| 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 | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | UGREEN LightBuds |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX5 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | UGREEN LightBuds |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Left and right A30i earbuds | LightBuds True Wireless Earbuds (WS217 / UG-65876) earbuds |
| Charging Case | Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-A charging cable package listing | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio | True wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips in three sizes: Small, Medium and Large | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and documentation | 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 use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
- Both use touch controls you can customise.
In summary
Choose Soundcore A30i ANC for noise cancellation; UGREEN LightBuds offers drivers.
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