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UGREEN LightBuds vs Soundcore Life Note 3i

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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UGREEN LightBuds

UGREEN LightBuds

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Up to 6.5 hours per charge.
  • Bluetooth 6.0 connection.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 4,300In 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 UGREEN LightBuds if you want Bluetooth 6.0 and larger 13 mm drivers. Choose the Soundcore Life Note 3i if you want longer rated battery life (9 hours per charge) and active noise cancellation.

Connections

UGREEN LightBuds
Bluetooth 6.0 connection
Soundcore Life Note 3i
Bluetooth 5.2 connection

Noise cancellation

UGREEN LightBuds
No noise cancellation
Soundcore Life Note 3i
Noise cancellation

Controls

UGREEN LightBuds
Touch controls for everyday use
Soundcore Life Note 3i
Physical buttons for your everyday controls

Fit

UGREEN LightBuds
True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Soundcore Life Note 3i
Three sizes S/M/L

Software

UGREEN LightBuds
Works with the UGREEN app
Soundcore Life Note 3i
Works with the Soundcore app

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

UGREEN LightBuds

  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0.
  • Larger drivers: 13 mm.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
  • Supports spatial audio.

Soundcore Life Note 3i

  • Rated for up to 9 hours per charge.
  • Active noise cancellation.
  • Physical buttons for your everyday controls.

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UGREEN LightBuds

  • True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
  • Up to 6.5 hours per charge.
  • Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
  • Bluetooth 6.0.
  • Works with the UGREEN app.
  • USB Type-C.
  • 13mm dynamic driver.
  • UGREEN App.
  • Protective charging case.

Soundcore Life Note 3i

  • Three sizes S/M/L.
  • 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.
  • USB-C on case.
  • 10mm dynamic driver per earbud.
  • Soundcore app: EQ, mode selection, button controls and firmware updates.
  • Hinged lid, charging-status indicator and pairing/reset button.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN LightBudsSoundcore Life Note 3i
BrandUGREENSoundcore
ModelLightBuds True Wireless Earbuds (WS217 / UG-65876)A3983Y11
Announced2026—
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorWhiteBlack

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN LightBudsSoundcore Life Note 3i
Weight—Approximately 4.9g per earbud /51g including case

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN LightBudsSoundcore Life Note 3i
Battery LifeUp to 6.5 HoursNormal: up to 9h /36h with case; ANC/transparency:6h /24h; actual use varies
Charging PortUSB Type-CUSB-C on case
Charging Time—Earbuds approximately 1.5h /case approximately 2h
Fast Charging—Ten minutes provides approximately 2h under stated conditions

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN LightBudsSoundcore Life Note 3i
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth; A2DP, AVRCP and HFP
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.2
App SupportUGREEN Appsoundcore app: EQ, mode selection, button controls and firmware updates
Bluetooth Range—Up to 10m under suitable conditions
Connector—Bluetooth audio; USB-C case charging

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN LightBudsSoundcore Life Note 3i
Special FeaturesBluetooth 6.0; spatial audio; low-latency modeApp EQ; ANC/transparency; mono listening; quick charging
Voice Assistant—Siri or other supported device voice assistant via customised buttons

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN LightBudsSoundcore Life Note 3i
Drivers13mm dynamic driver10mm dynamic driver per earbud
Active Noise CancellationNoActive noise cancellation with four microphones
Spatial AudioSupported—
Microphones4-Mic AI Environmental Noise CancellationFour microphones; AI-assisted call noise reduction
Frequency Response—20Hz–20kHz
Impedance—16Ω
Audio Codecs—SBC and AAC
Transparency / Ambient Mode—Supported through soundcore app
Audio Features—10mm drivers; app EQ; ANC, transparency and Normal modes

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN LightBudsSoundcore Life Note 3i
Case TypeCharging caseMatching charging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in the total battery-life figures aboveUp to 36h total including earbuds in Normal mode; 24h ANC/transparency
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C; input 5V0.5A; 500mAh case battery
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case FeaturesProtective charging caseHinged lid, charging-status indicator and pairing/reset button
Case Weight—Not separately specified; 51g including earbuds

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN LightBudsSoundcore Life Note 3i
ControlsTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modesCustomisable physical buttons; playback, tracks, volume, calls and supported assistant
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX5—
Ear Tips / Ear Cushions—Three sizes S/M/L; medium tips fitted

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN LightBudsSoundcore Life Note 3i
Headphones / EarbudsLightBuds True Wireless Earbuds (WS217 / UG-65876) earbudsLeft and right Life Note3i earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseMatching charging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot applicable; wireless earbuds
Ear Tips / AccessoriesEar tips/accessories supplied for the product designThree sizes of silicone ear tips
DocumentationQuick start and safety documentationStandard user documentation; B2B packaging may differ from Japan retail set

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

Choose Soundcore Life Note 3i for noise cancellation and longer rated battery life; UGREEN LightBuds offers drivers.

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