Battery life
- Soundcore K20i
- Up to 6 hours per charge
- Soundcore Life Note
- Up to 7 hours per charge
Headphones comparison
Soundcore K20i vs Soundcore Life Note
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore K20i
KSh 2,150In Stock | 02  Soundcore Life Note
KSh 1,740In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore K20i if you want Bluetooth 5.3 and larger 13 mm drivers.
Connections
- Soundcore K20i
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
- Soundcore Life Note
- Bluetooth 5.0 connection
Fit
- Soundcore K20i
- Tip-free semi-in-ear design
- Soundcore Life Note
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Controls
- Soundcore K20i
- Customisable touch controls
- Soundcore Life Note
- Physical multifunction buttons
Charging time
- Soundcore K20i
- Approximately one hour for earbuds in case
- Soundcore Life Note
- Approximately two hours
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore K20i
- Newer Bluetooth 5.3.
- Larger drivers: 13 mm.
Soundcore Life Note
No clear advantage over the Soundcore K20i in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.
What matters most to you?
7 priorities selected.
Soundcore K20i
- Tip-free semi-in-ear design.
- Up to 6 hours per charge; up to 36 hours with the case.
- Customisable touch controls.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Approximately one hour for earbuds in case.
- 13mm dynamic drivers.
- Charging-status indicator and hinged lid.
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.
- Charging-status indicator, stores and charges earbuds.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore |
| Model | A3994H11; A3994H21 | A3908G11 |
| Announced | August 2024 | — |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black; White | Black |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 3.3g per earbud / 43g including case | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6h earbuds / 36h total including case; actual use varies | Up to 7h earbuds /40h total including case; actual use varies |
| Charging Time | Approximately one hour for earbuds in case; three hours for case through USB-C | Approximately two hours |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | USB-C on case |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio; AVRCP, A2DP and HFP profiles | Bluetooth; AVRCP1.6, A2DP1.3, HFP1.7 and HSP1.2 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m under suitable conditions | Up to 10m under suitable conditions |
| Connector | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio | Bluetooth audio; USB-C case charging |
| App Support | soundcore app; EQ, Game Mode, Find Earbuds, custom touch controls and firmware updates | — |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Light semi-in-ear fit; Game Mode; app EQ; supported single-earbud use | 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 | Soundcore K20i | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 13mm dynamic drivers | 6mm dynamic driver per earbud |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Impedance | 16Ω | 16Ω |
| Audio Codecs | SBC and AAC | SBC, AAC and aptX; compatible source device required |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No ANC listening mode; dual-microphone AI noise reduction is for calls | — |
| Microphones | Two microphones with AI call noise reduction | — |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; Game Mode; semi-in-ear fit | — |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Matching protective charging case | Matching charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 36h total including earbuds | Up to 40h total including earbuds; not40additional case-only hours |
| Case Charging | USB-C; input 5V 0.5A; output 5V 0.2A; battery 700mAh | USB-C; manual input 5V0.75A |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | 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 | Charging-status indicator; stores and charges earbuds |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Customisable touch controls; supported mono mode for one earbud | Physical multifunction buttons; playback, tracks, calls and supported voice assistant; volume controlled on connected device |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Tip-free semi-in-ear design; no replaceable silicone ear tips | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore K20i | Soundcore Life Note |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Left and right K20i earbuds | Left and right Life Note earbuds |
| Charging Case | Matching charging case | Matching charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-A charging cable package listing | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio | Not applicable; wireless earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | No silicone ear tips required or supplied for tip-free design | Silicone ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety manual | User instructions |
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both have a range of up to 10 m.
- Same frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz.
- Same impedance: 16Ω.
- Both are made by Soundcore.
In summary
Choose K20i for drivers.
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