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Motorola Moto Buds Bass vs Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip

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

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Motorola Moto Buds Bass

Motorola Moto Buds Bass

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Up to 41 hours with the case.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Touch controls you can customise.
KSh 6,500In Stock
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Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds

Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • About 5.7 g per earbud.
  • Up to 10 hours per charge.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
KSh 6,720In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Motorola Moto Buds Bass offers up to 41 hours with the charging case and has active noise cancellation and an ambient mode to hear your surroundings, while the Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds lasts longer per charge (10 hours).

Fit

Motorola Moto Buds Bass
In-ear design uses sealing ear tips
Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
Open-ear design without sealing ear tips

Battery life

Motorola Moto Buds Bass
Up to 41 hours with the case
Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
Up to 30 hours with the case

Connections

Motorola Moto Buds Bass
Uses USB-C
Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
Charging case uses USB-C

Noise cancellation

Motorola Moto Buds Bass
Active noise cancellation
Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
No noise cancellation

Software

Motorola Moto Buds Bass
Works with the Moto Buds app
Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
Works with the Soundcore app

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Motorola Moto Buds Bass

  • True wireless in-ear earbuds.
  • Active noise cancellation.
  • Rated for up to 41 hours in total with the charging case (vs 30).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Lower price: KSh 6,500 (vs KSh 6,720).

Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds

  • Open-ear true wireless earbuds.
  • Rated for up to 10 hours per charge (vs 7).

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PriorityMotorola Moto Buds BassSoundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
FitReplaceable ear tipsNo in-ear tips
Battery lifeUp to 41 hours with the caseUp to 10 hours per charge; up to 30 hours with the case
ControlsTouch controls with customizable gestures in the Moto Buds appCustomisable touch controls for supported playback and calls
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
SoftwareWorks with the Moto Buds appWorks with the Soundcore app
Charging10 minutes provides up to 2 hours of playbackTen minutes provides up to three hours under stated conditions

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola Moto Buds BassSoundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
BrandMotorolaSoundcore
Modelmoto buds bass (XT2443-1)A3330H11
Announced2025February 2025
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsOpen-Ear True Wireless Earbuds
ColorPANTONE Dark Shadow; PANTONE Blue Jewel; PANTONE Posy GreenBlack (Clear Black finish)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola Moto Buds BassSoundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
Weight—Approximately 5.7g per earbud / 60g including case

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola Moto Buds BassSoundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
Battery LifeUp to 7 hours; up to 41 hours with charging caseUp to 10h earbuds / 30h total with case; actual use varies
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 2 hours of playbackTen minutes provides up to three hours under stated conditions
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C on case
Wireless ChargingNo—
Charging Time—Approximately two hours for full recharge

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola Moto Buds BassSoundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth wireless audio
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint ConnectionYes — connects to two Bluetooth devicesTwo-device Dual Connections enabled through app; one active audio source
ConnectorUSB-C for chargingUSB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio
App SupportMoto Buds app for Androidsoundcore app; battery status, EQ, Dual Connections, custom touch controls and firmware updates
Bluetooth Range—Up to 15m under suitable conditions

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola Moto Buds BassSoundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
Voice AssistantYes — press-and-hold gesture—
SensorsTouch sensors—
Special FeaturesCrystalTalk AI; anti-wind noise reduction; Google Fast Pair; fit test; Dual ConnectionFirm-shell open-ear clips; optional ear grips; app EQ; 3D effect; Dual Connections

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola Moto Buds BassSoundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
Drivers12.4 mm dynamic drivers12mm × 17mm oval dynamic drivers with titanium-coated diaphragms
Active Noise CancellationYes — dynamic ANC up to 50 dBNo ANC listening mode; open-ear design
Transparency / Ambient ModeYes — Transparency mode—
Spatial AudioYes — spatial audio; head tracking is not supported—
MicrophonesThree microphones per earbud with CrystalTalk AI and anti-wind noise reductionTwo microphones, as listed in UK specification table
Audio FeaturesHi-Res Audio; bass-tuned EQ; customizable equalizer; Gaming Mode; Volume BoostTitanium-coated drivers; app EQ and 3D sound effect
Frequency Response—20Hz–20kHz
Impedance—16Ω
Audio Codecs—SBC and AAC

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola Moto Buds BassSoundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
Case TypeUSB-C charging caseProtective charging case
Case Battery LifeExtends total playtime to up to 41 hoursUp to 30h total including earbuds
Case ChargingUSB-C wired chargingUSB-C; input 5V 0.37A; output 5V 0.25A; battery 470mAh
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNo—
Case FeaturesFunction button; LED status indicator; automatic earbud chargingStatus LED; USB-C charging; underside button for pairing/reset and battery indication
Case Dimensions—Approximately 60 × 50 × 30mm
Case Weight—Not separately specified; approximately 60g including earbuds

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola Moto Buds BassSoundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
ControlsTouch controls with customizable gestures in the Moto Buds appCustomisable touch controls for supported playback and calls; charging case button
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsReplaceable ear tips; additional sizes includedNo in-ear tips; attachable external ear grips in Medium and Large

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationMotorola Moto Buds BassSoundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds
Headphones / Earbudsmoto buds bass earbudsLeft and right C30i open-ear clips
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot applicable; true wireless audio
Ear Tips / AccessoriesAdditional ear tips in multiple sizesMedium and Large external ear grips; no in-ear silicone tips
Charging Cable—USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Documentation—Quick start guide and documentation

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both can stay connected to two devices.
  • Both use touch controls you can customise.

In summary

For most buyers the Motorola Moto Buds Bass is the better buy; the Soundcore C30i Open-Ear Clip Earbuds makes sense if you want longer rated battery life.

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