Connections
- Xiaomi Type-C earphones
- Wired connection
- Soundcore Life Note
- Bluetooth connection
Headphones comparison
Xiaomi Type-C vs Soundcore Life Note
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Xiaomi Type-C earphones
KSh 860In Stock | 02  Soundcore Life Note
KSh 1,740In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Xiaomi Type-C earphones if you want larger 12.4 mm drivers. Choose the Soundcore Life Note if you prefer Bluetooth.
Fit
- Xiaomi Type-C earphones
- USB-C Wired Earphones
- Soundcore Life Note
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Controls
- Xiaomi Type-C earphones
- Three-button inline remote for compatible playback, calls
- Soundcore Life Note
- Physical multifunction buttons
Charging time
- Xiaomi Type-C earphones
- Wired device
- Soundcore Life Note
- Approximately two hours
Drivers
- Xiaomi Type-C earphones
- 12.4mm driver
- Soundcore Life Note
- 6mm dynamic driver per earbud
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Xiaomi Type-C earphones
- Larger drivers: 12.4 mm.
- Connection: USB-C wired.
- wired connection.
Soundcore Life Note
- Connection: Bluetooth.
What matters most to you?
7 priorities selected.
Xiaomi Type-C earphones
- USB-C Wired Earphones.
- Wired device.
- Three-button inline remote for compatible playback, calls and volume.
- USB-C wired.
- 12.4mm driver.
- 32 ohms.
Soundcore Life Note
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 7 hours per charge; up to 40 hours with the case.
- Physical multifunction buttons.
- Bluetooth 5.0.
- Approximately two hours.
- 6mm dynamic driver per earbud.
- 16Ω.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Xiaomi Type-C earphones | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Soundcore |
| Model | 57982; 57983 | A3908G11 |
| Announced | 2024 | — |
| Type | USB-C Wired Earphones | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black; White | Black |
Design
| Specification | Xiaomi Type-C earphones | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 13.5g | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Xiaomi Type-C earphones | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Wired device | Up to 7h earbuds /40h total including case; actual use varies |
| Charging Time | Wired device | Approximately two hours |
| Fast Charging | Wired device | — |
| Charging Port | Wired device | USB-C on case |
| Wireless Charging | Wired device | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xiaomi Type-C earphones | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | USB-C wired | Bluetooth; AVRCP1.6, A2DP1.3, HFP1.7 and HSP1.2 |
| Bluetooth | Wired design | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Range | Wired design | Up to 10m under suitable conditions |
| Multipoint Connection | Wired design | — |
| Connector | Reversible USB-C | Bluetooth audio; USB-C case charging |
| Cable Length | 1.25m; TPE sheath | — |
Features
| Specification | Xiaomi Type-C earphones | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Compatible USB-C headset audio equipment; audio and remote support depend on connected device | SBC/AAC/aptX; mono listening; automatic connection to last paired device |
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri or other supported device voice assistant through button controls |
Audio
| Specification | Xiaomi Type-C earphones | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12.4mm driver | 6mm dynamic driver per earbud |
| Impedance | 32 ohms | 16Ω |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | — |
| Microphones | Inline HD microphone with noise reduction for calls | — |
| Audio Features | Sensitivity at least 108dB SPL at 3mW, 1000Hz | — |
| Frequency Response | — | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC, AAC and aptX; compatible source device required |
Charging Case
| Specification | Xiaomi Type-C earphones | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | No charging case | Matching charging case |
| Case Battery Life | — | Up to 40h total including earbuds; not40additional case-only hours |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C; manual input 5V0.75A |
| Case Charging Port | — | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | — |
| Case Dimensions | — | — |
| Case Weight | — | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | — |
| Case Features | — | Charging-status indicator; stores and charges earbuds |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Xiaomi Type-C earphones | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Three-button inline remote for compatible playback, calls and volume | Physical multifunction buttons; playback, tracks, calls and supported voice assistant; volume controlled on connected device |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54; protection can diminish with use; do not bathe or immerse | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Xiaomi Type-C earphones | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Xiaomi Type-C Earphones | Left and right Life Note earbuds |
| Charging Case | No charging case | Matching charging case |
| Charging Cable | No charging required | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | Product design does not use a detachable audio cable | Not applicable; wireless earbuds |
| Documentation | One user manual | User instructions |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | — | Silicone ear tips |
In summary
Choose Xiaomi Type-C earphones for drivers.
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