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Soundcore A30i vs JBL T50HI

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Soundcore A30i ANC

Soundcore A30i ANC

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • About 3.7 g per earbud.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
KSh 3,850In Stock
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JBL T50HI

JBL T50HI

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • wired connection.
  • 1.2 m cable for extra reach.
  • 8.6mm dynamic driver.
  • Controls: one-button universal remote with mic for call management.
KSh 3,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Soundcore A30i ANC if you want a newer model (2024). Choose the JBL T50HI if you want larger 8.6 mm drivers.

Connections

Soundcore A30i ANC
Bluetooth connection
JBL T50HI
Wired connection

Fit

Soundcore A30i ANC
Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium
JBL T50HI
3 sizes: S, M

Audio

Soundcore A30i ANC
Composite diaphragms
JBL T50HI
JBL Bass Sound

Impedance

Soundcore A30i ANC
16Ω
JBL T50HI
30 ± 4.5 Ω

Type

Soundcore A30i ANC
True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
JBL T50HI
Wired In-Ear Earphones

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore A30i ANC

  • Newer model: released in 2024.
  • Connection: Bluetooth wireless audio.
  • Active noise cancellation.
  • Connects to two devices at once.

JBL T50HI

  • Larger drivers: 8.6 mm.
  • Connection: Wired.
  • wired connection.

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Soundcore A30i ANC

  • Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium and Large.
  • Customisable touch controls for supported playback, calls and ambient modes.
  • Bluetooth 5.4.
  • Composite diaphragms.
  • 16Ω.
  • True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
  • 20Hz–20kHz, as listed in official A3958 guide.

JBL T50HI

  • 3 sizes: S, M and L.
  • One-button universal remote with mic for call management.
  • Wired.
  • JBL Bass Sound.
  • 30 ± 4.5 Ω.
  • Wired In-Ear Earphones.
  • 20 Hz–20 kHz.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCJBL T50HI
BrandSoundcoreJBL
ModelA3958H11; A3958H31; A3958H51; A3958H21T50HI
AnnouncedMay 20242018
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsWired In-Ear Earphones
ColorBlack; Blue; Pink; WhiteBlack, Blue, White

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCJBL T50HI
WeightApproximately 3.7g per earbud / 47.4g including case—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCJBL T50HI
Battery LifeUK product table: ANC off up to 7h / 24h total; ANC on up to 4h / 15h total; actual use variesNot applicable
Charging TimeApproximately one hour for earbuds; two hours for charging case—
Fast ChargingTen minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions—
Charging PortUSB-C on case—
Wireless ChargingNot supported—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCJBL T50HI
ConnectionBluetooth wireless audioWired
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Not applicable
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10m under suitable conditions, as listed in guide—
Multipoint ConnectionTwo-device Dual Connections enabled in soundcore app; one active audio source—
ConnectorUSB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio3.5mm
App Supportsoundcore app; fit test, ANC, EQ, Find Earbuds, Dual Connections, touch-control settings and firmware updates—
Cable Length—1.2m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCJBL T50HI
Special FeaturesCompact case; adaptive ANC; two-device connection; single-earbud mode; app EQBass Sound; lightweight and comfortable; one-button universal remote with mic

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCJBL T50HI
Drivers6mm drivers with composite diaphragms8.6mm dynamic driver
Frequency Response20Hz–20kHz, as listed in official A3958 guide20 Hz–20 kHz
Impedance16Ω30 ± 4.5 Ω
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANC; manufacturer describes up to 46dB reduction under stated conditions; manual ANC modesNot applicable
Transparency / Ambient ModeSupported; Normal and Transparency options in single-earbud mode—
MicrophonesFour microphones with AI call processingBuilt-in in-line microphone
Audio FeaturesComposite diaphragms; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound effectJBL Bass Sound; sensitivity 101 ± 3 dB SPL; maximum SPL 10mW; rated power input 3mW
Audio Codecs——
Spatial Audio——

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCJBL T50HI
Case TypeLipstick-shaped sliding charging caseNot applicable
Case Battery LifeUK table: 24h total including earbuds with ANC off; 15h total with ANC on—
Case ChargingUSB-C; input 5V 0.46A; output 5V 0.2A, 0.1A per port; guide lists 310mAh / 1.147Wh battery—
Case Charging PortUSB-C—
Case Wireless ChargingNot supported—
Case WeightNot separately specified; approximately 47.4g including earbuds—
Case FeaturesSliding cover and charging-status indicator—
Case Dimensions——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCJBL T50HI
ControlsCustomisable touch controls for supported playback, calls and ambient modes; single-earbud use supportedOne-button universal remote with mic for call management
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsReplaceable ear tips in Small, Medium and Large; Medium fitted; app fit test3 sizes: S, M and L

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCJBL T50HI
Headphones / EarbudsLeft and right A30i earbuds1 pair of JBL T50HI headphones
Charging CaseLipstick-shaped sliding charging caseNot applicable
Charging CableUSB-C to USB-A charging cable package listing—
Audio CableNot applicable; true wireless audio—
Ear Tips / AccessoriesEar tips in three sizes: Small, Medium and Large3 sets of ear tips (S, M and L)
DocumentationQuick start guide and documentation1 warranty and safety card

Similarities

  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

Choose JBL T50HI for drivers.

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