Fit
- Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
- Open-ear design without sealing ear tips
- Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
- In-ear design uses sealing ear tips
Earbud comparison
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected ![]() Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
KSh 3,890In Stock | 02 ![]() Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
KSh 3,480Out of Stock |
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The Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds is the stronger choice: it offers up to 45 hours with the charging case, has active noise cancellation and is lighter on the head, while the Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones only has larger 16 mm drivers.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Open-ear hooks with four adjustment positions | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes |
| Weight | About 9.3 g per earbud | About 4.3 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 8 hours per charge; up to 36 hours with the case | Up to 45 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Connects to two devices at once | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Customisable touch controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and ambient modes |
| Noise cancellation | No noise cancellation for listening | Active noise cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Software | Works with the Soundcore app | Works with the Soundcore app |
| Charging time | Approximately 1.5h earbuds / 2.5h case | Earbuds: approximately one hour, charging case: approximately 2.5 hours |
| Drivers | 16mm titanium-coated dynamic drivers | 10mm dynamic drivers |
| Case type | Matching protective charging case | Charging case with folding rear phone stand |
| Case features | Charging and remaining-battery indicator | Folding rear phone stand, status LED |
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| Specification | Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore |
| Model | A3876H11; A3876H31 | A3959Z11; A3959Z31; A3959Z21; A3959Z51 |
| Announced | August 2024 | June 2024 |
| Type | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black; Blue | Black; White; Blue; Pink |
| Specification | Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 9.3g per earbud / 76.4g including case | Approximately 4.3g per earbud / 52.8g including case |
| Specification | Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 8h earbuds / 36h total including case; actual use varies | ANC off: up to 10h earbuds / 45h total with case; ANC on: up to 7h / 30h total |
| Charging Time | Approximately 1.5h earbuds / 2.5h case | Earbuds: approximately one hour; charging case: approximately 2.5 hours |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes provides approximately one hour under stated conditions | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | USB-C on case |
| Wireless Charging | — | Not supported; case charges through USB-C |
| Specification | Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio | Bluetooth wireless audio |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m under suitable conditions | Up to 10m under suitable conditions |
| Multipoint Connection | Dual Connections for two devices; configuration through soundcore app | Two-device Dual Connections enabled in soundcore app; one active audio source |
| Connector | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth wireless audio |
| App Support | soundcore app; EQ, Gaming Mode, custom touch controls, light effects and firmware updates | soundcore app; EQ, fit test, Dual Connections, control settings and firmware updates |
| Specification | Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Adjustable ear hooks; LED light effects; dual-device connection; app EQ | Two-device connection; phone-stand case; EQ; single-earbud mode |
| Specification | Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 16mm titanium-coated dynamic drivers | 10mm dynamic drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Impedance | 16Ω | 16Ω |
| Audio Codecs | SBC and AAC | SBC and AAC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No ANC listening mode | Adaptive ANC; up to 42dB reduction under manufacturer conditions |
| Microphones | Four microphones with AI call noise reduction | Four microphones with AI call processing |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets; eight-band custom EQ; Gaming Mode | BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound option |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | — | Transparency and Normal modes available through supported controls or app |
| Specification | Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Matching protective charging case | Charging case with folding rear phone stand |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 36h total including earbuds | 45h total including earbuds with ANC off; 30h total with ANC on |
| Case Charging | USB-C; input 5V 0.52A; output 5V 0.12A; battery 700mAh | USB-C; input 5V 0.5A; output 5V 0.24A, 0.12A per port |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | Approximately 100 × 56 × 25mm | Approximately 57 × 49 × 29mm |
| Case Weight | Not separately specified; approximately 76.4g including earbuds | Not separately specified; approximately 52.8g including earbuds |
| Case Features | Charging and remaining-battery indicator | Folding rear phone stand; status LED; phone supplied separately |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | Not supported |
| Specification | Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Customisable touch controls; supported single-earbud mode; no wearing detection | Touch controls for playback, calls and ambient modes; customisation in app; mono mode supported |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 earbuds and Anker Japan; charging case is not waterproof | — |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Open-ear hooks with four adjustment positions; no sealing silicone ear tips | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes; app fit test |
| Specification | Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Left and right V20i earbuds | P30i left and right earbuds |
| Charging Case | Matching charging case | Charging case with folding phone stand |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio | Not applicable; true wireless audio |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | No sealing silicone ear tips required for open-ear design | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation | Quick start guide and safety manual shared-family package list |
| Charging Cable | — | USB-C to USB-A charging cable shared-family package list |
These products have the same published specifications.
For most buyers the Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds is the better buy; the Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones makes sense if you want larger 16 mm drivers.
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