Fit
- Soundcore K20i
- Tip-free semi-in-ear design
- Oraimo Necklace Lite
- Wireless Neckband Earphones
Earbud comparison
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected ![]() Soundcore K20i
KSh 2,150In Stock | 02 ![]() Oraimo Necklace Lite
KSh 2,500In Stock |
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The Oraimo Necklace Lite is the stronger choice: it lasts longer per charge (30 hours), while the Soundcore K20i only has larger 13 mm drivers.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | Soundcore K20i | Oraimo Necklace Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Tip-free semi-in-ear design | Wireless Neckband Earphones |
| Battery life | Up to 6 hours per charge; up to 36 hours with the case | Up to 30 hours per charge |
| Controls | Customisable touch controls | On-device playback, volume and call controls |
| Noise cancellation | Neither has noise cancellation for listening. | |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Software | Works with the Soundcore app | Works with the Oraimo Sound app |
| Charging time | Approximately one hour for earbuds in case | Approximately 1–2 hours |
| Drivers | 13mm dynamic drivers | 10mm Dynamic Drivers with HavyBass |
| App support | Soundcore app | Oraimo Sound App Support |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Wireless Neckband Earphones |
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Explore the full specifications, section by section.
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Oraimo Necklace Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Oraimo |
| Model | A3994H11; A3994H21 | Necklace Lite |
| Announced | August 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Wireless Neckband Earphones |
| Color | Black; White | — |
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Oraimo Necklace Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 3.3g per earbud / 43g including case | — |
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Oraimo Necklace Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6h earbuds / 36h total including case; actual use varies | Up to 30 hours |
| Charging Time | Approximately one hour for earbuds in case; three hours for case through USB-C | Approximately 1–2 hours |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | USB Type-C |
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Oraimo Necklace Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio; AVRCP, A2DP and HFP profiles | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m under suitable conditions | — |
| Connector | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio | — |
| App Support | soundcore app; EQ, Game Mode, Find Earbuds, custom touch controls and firmware updates | Oraimo Sound App Support |
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Oraimo Necklace Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Light semi-in-ear fit; Game Mode; app EQ; supported single-earbud use | Call vibration alerts; HavyBass; low-latency mode |
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Oraimo Necklace Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 13mm dynamic drivers | 10mm Dynamic Drivers with HavyBass |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | — |
| Impedance | 16Ω | — |
| Audio Codecs | SBC and AAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No ANC listening mode; dual-microphone AI noise reduction is for calls | No |
| Microphones | Two microphones with AI call noise reduction | Built-in microphone with call noise reduction |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; Game Mode; semi-in-ear fit | — |
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Oraimo Necklace Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Matching protective charging case | No charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 36h total including earbuds | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C; input 5V 0.5A; output 5V 0.2A; battery 700mAh | — |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | — |
| Case Dimensions | Approximately 59 × 45 × 26mm | — |
| Case Weight | Not separately specified; approximately 43g including earbuds | — |
| Case Features | Charging-status indicator and hinged lid | — |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | — |
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Oraimo Necklace Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Customisable touch controls; supported mono mode for one earbud | On-device playback, volume and call controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Tip-free semi-in-ear design; no replaceable silicone ear tips | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 (sweat and splash resistant) |
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Oraimo Necklace Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Left and right K20i earbuds | Necklace Lite headphones/headset |
| Charging Case | Matching charging case | No charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-A charging cable package listing | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio | Product design does not use a detachable audio cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | No silicone ear tips required or supplied for tip-free design | On/over-ear or neckband design |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety manual | User documentation |
These products have the same published specifications.
For most buyers the Oraimo Necklace Lite is the better buy; the Soundcore K20i makes sense if you want larger 13 mm drivers.
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