Connections
- UGREEN HiTune H5
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Bluetooth 5.2 connection
Headphones comparison
UGREEN HiTune H5 vs Soundcore Life Note 3i
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  UGREEN HiTune H5
KSh 4,800In Stock | 02  Soundcore Life Note 3i
KSh 4,280In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the UGREEN HiTune H5 if you want Bluetooth 5.4 and larger 13 mm drivers. Choose the Soundcore Life Note 3i if you want longer rated battery life (9 hours per charge), active noise cancellation and up to 36 hours with the charging case.
Noise cancellation
- UGREEN HiTune H5
- No noise cancellation
- Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Noise cancellation
Controls
- UGREEN HiTune H5
- Touch controls for everyday use
- Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Physical buttons for your everyday controls
Fit
- UGREEN HiTune H5
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
- Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Three sizes S/M/L
Charging port
- UGREEN HiTune H5
- USB Type-C
- Soundcore Life Note 3i
- USB-C on case
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
UGREEN HiTune H5
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Larger drivers: 13 mm.
- Touch controls for everyday use.
Soundcore Life Note 3i
- Rated for up to 9 hours per charge.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Rated for up to 36 hours in total with the charging case.
- Lower price: KSh 4,280 (KSh 520 less).
- Physical buttons for your everyday controls.
What matters most to you?
9 priorities selected.
UGREEN HiTune H5
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- Up to 24 hours with the case.
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes.
- No noise cancellation for listening.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- USB Type-C.
- 13mm dynamic driver.
- Supported.
- 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.
- USB-C on case.
- 10mm dynamic driver per earbud.
- Siri or other supported device voice assistant via customised buttons.
- Hinged lid, charging-status indicator and pairing/reset button.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | UGREEN HiTune H5 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | UGREEN | Soundcore |
| Model | HiTune H5 True Wireless Earbuds (WS201 / UG-15612) | A3983Y11 |
| Announced | 2025 | — |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | UGREEN HiTune H5 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | Approximately 4.9g per earbud /51g including case |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | UGREEN HiTune H5 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case | Normal: up to 9h /36h with case; ANC/transparency:6h /24h; actual use varies |
| Charging Port | USB Type-C | USB-C on case |
| Charging Time | — | Earbuds approximately 1.5h /case approximately 2h |
| Fast Charging | — | Ten minutes provides approximately 2h under stated conditions |
Connectivity
| Specification | UGREEN HiTune H5 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth; A2DP, AVRCP and HFP |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Up to 10m under suitable conditions |
| Connector | — | Bluetooth audio; USB-C case charging |
| App Support | — | soundcore app: EQ, mode selection, button controls and firmware updates |
Features
| Specification | UGREEN HiTune H5 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Supported | Siri or other supported device voice assistant via customised buttons |
| Special Features | Low-latency mode; voice-assistant support | App EQ; ANC/transparency; mono listening; quick charging |
Audio
| Specification | UGREEN HiTune H5 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 13mm dynamic driver | 10mm dynamic driver per earbud |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Active noise cancellation with four microphones |
| Microphones | Four microphones with call noise reduction | Four 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
| Specification | UGREEN HiTune H5 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Matching charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Up to 36h total including earbuds in Normal mode; 24h ANC/transparency |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C; input 5V0.5A; 500mAh case battery |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Hinged lid, charging-status indicator and pairing/reset button |
| Case Weight | — | Not separately specified; 51g including earbuds |
Design & Controls
| Specification | UGREEN HiTune H5 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Customisable physical buttons; playback, tracks, volume, calls and supported assistant |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | Three sizes S/M/L; medium tips fitted |
What's in the Box
| Specification | UGREEN HiTune H5 | Soundcore Life Note 3i |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | HiTune H5 True Wireless Earbuds (WS201 / UG-15612) earbuds | Left and right Life Note3i earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Matching charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | Not applicable; wireless earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | Three sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Standard user documentation; B2B packaging may differ from Japan retail set |
Similarities
- 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 HiTune H5 offers drivers.
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