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Soundcore A30i vs Soundcore Life Note 3i

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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Soundcore Life Note 3i

Soundcore Life Note 3i

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • About 4.9 g per earbud.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 4,280In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Soundcore A30i ANC if you want Bluetooth 5.4 and a lighter build (about 3.7 g each). Choose the Soundcore Life Note 3i if you want up to 36 hours with the charging case and larger 10 mm drivers.

Weight

Soundcore A30i ANC
About 3.7 g per earbud
Soundcore Life Note 3i
About 4.9 g per earbud

Connections

Soundcore A30i ANC
Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Soundcore Life Note 3i
Bluetooth 5.2 connection

Controls

Soundcore A30i ANC
Touch controls you can customise
Soundcore Life Note 3i
Physical buttons for your everyday controls

Fit

Soundcore A30i ANC
Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium
Soundcore Life Note 3i
Three sizes S/M/L

Noise cancellation

Soundcore A30i ANC
Active noise cancellation
Soundcore Life Note 3i
Noise cancellation

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore A30i ANC

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
  • Lighter: about 3.7 g each.
  • Case type: Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case.
  • Touch controls you can customise.
  • Connects to two devices at once.

Soundcore Life Note 3i

  • Rated for up to 36 hours in total with the charging case.
  • Larger drivers: 10 mm.
  • Case type: Matching charging case.
  • Physical buttons for your everyday controls.

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Soundcore A30i ANC

  • Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium and Large.
  • About 3.7 g per earbud.
  • 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.

Soundcore Life Note 3i

  • Three sizes S/M/L.
  • About 4.9 g per earbud.
  • Up to 9 hours per charge; 36 hours with the case.
  • Customisable physical buttons.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • 10mm drivers.
  • Ten minutes provides approximately 2h under stated conditions.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCSoundcore Life Note 3i
BrandSoundcoreSoundcore
ModelA3958H11; A3958H31; A3958H51; A3958H21A3983Y11
AnnouncedMay 2024—
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlack; Blue; Pink; WhiteBlack

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCSoundcore Life Note 3i
WeightApproximately 3.7g per earbud / 47.4g including caseApproximately 4.9g per earbud /51g including case

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCSoundcore Life Note 3i
Battery LifeUK product table: ANC off up to 7h / 24h total; ANC on up to 4h / 15h total; actual use variesNormal: up to 9h /36h with case; ANC/transparency:6h /24h; actual use varies
Charging TimeApproximately one hour for earbuds; two hours for charging caseEarbuds approximately 1.5h /case approximately 2h
Fast ChargingTen minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditionsTen minutes provides approximately 2h under stated conditions
Charging PortUSB-C on caseUSB-C on case
Wireless ChargingNot supported—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCSoundcore Life Note 3i
ConnectionBluetooth wireless audioBluetooth; A2DP, AVRCP and HFP
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10m under suitable conditions, as listed in guideUp to 10m under suitable conditions
Multipoint ConnectionTwo-device Dual Connections enabled in soundcore app; one active audio source—
ConnectorUSB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audioBluetooth audio; USB-C case charging
App Supportsoundcore app; fit test, ANC, EQ, Find Earbuds, Dual Connections, touch-control settings and firmware updatessoundcore app: EQ, mode selection, button controls and firmware updates

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCSoundcore Life Note 3i
Special FeaturesCompact case; adaptive ANC; two-device connection; single-earbud mode; app EQApp EQ; ANC/transparency; mono listening; quick charging
Voice Assistant—Siri or other supported device voice assistant via customised buttons

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCSoundcore Life Note 3i
Drivers6mm drivers with composite diaphragms10mm dynamic driver per earbud
Frequency Response20Hz–20kHz, as listed in official A3958 guide20Hz–20kHz
Impedance16Ω16Ω
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANC; manufacturer describes up to 46dB reduction under stated conditions; manual ANC modesActive noise cancellation with four microphones
Transparency / Ambient ModeSupported; Normal and Transparency options in single-earbud modeSupported through soundcore app
MicrophonesFour microphones with AI call processingFour microphones; AI-assisted call noise reduction
Audio FeaturesComposite diaphragms; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound effect10mm drivers; app EQ; ANC, transparency and Normal modes
Audio Codecs—SBC and AAC

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCSoundcore Life Note 3i
Case TypeLipstick-shaped sliding charging caseMatching charging case
Case Battery LifeUK table: 24h total including earbuds with ANC off; 15h total with ANC onUp to 36h total including earbuds in Normal mode; 24h ANC/transparency
Case ChargingUSB-C; input 5V 0.46A; output 5V 0.2A, 0.1A per port; guide lists 310mAh / 1.147Wh batteryUSB-C; input 5V0.5A; 500mAh case battery
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNot supported—
Case WeightNot separately specified; approximately 47.4g including earbudsNot separately specified; 51g including earbuds
Case FeaturesSliding cover and charging-status indicatorHinged lid, charging-status indicator and pairing/reset button

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCSoundcore Life Note 3i
ControlsCustomisable touch controls for supported playback, calls and ambient modes; single-earbud use supportedCustomisable physical buttons; playback, tracks, volume, calls and supported assistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsReplaceable ear tips in Small, Medium and Large; Medium fitted; app fit testThree sizes S/M/L; medium tips fitted

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore A30i ANCSoundcore Life Note 3i
Headphones / EarbudsLeft and right A30i earbudsLeft and right Life Note3i earbuds
Charging CaseLipstick-shaped sliding charging caseMatching charging case
Charging CableUSB-C to USB-A charging cable package listingUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableNot applicable; true wireless audioNot applicable; wireless earbuds
Ear Tips / AccessoriesEar tips in three sizes: Small, Medium and LargeThree sizes of silicone ear tips
DocumentationQuick start guide and documentationStandard user documentation; B2B packaging may differ from Japan retail set

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 impedance: 16Ω.

In summary

A30i ANC is the lighter option to carry; Life Note 3i trades extra weight for longer rated battery life and drivers.

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