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UGREEN HiTune S3 WS209 vs Soundcore V20i

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

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UGREEN HiTune S3 WS209

UGREEN HiTune S3 WS209

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • 5.3 g per earbud.
  • Up to 7.5 hours per charge.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 4,100In Stock
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Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones

Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones

  • Open-ear design without sealing ear tips.
  • About 9.3 g per earbud.
  • Up to 8 hours per charge.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
KSh 3,890In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the UGREEN HiTune S3 WS209 if you want faster recharging (15 minutes) and a lighter build (5.3 g each). Choose the Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones if you want IP55 water resistance and larger 16 mm drivers.

Weight

UGREEN HiTune S3 WS209
5.3 g per earbud
Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
About 9.3 g per earbud

Connections

UGREEN HiTune S3 WS209
Uses USB-C
Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
Charging case uses USB-C

Fit

UGREEN HiTune S3 WS209
Clip-on fit without sealing ear tips
Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
Adjustable ear hooks with four positions

Controls

UGREEN HiTune S3 WS209
Touch controls
Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
Customisable touch controls

Water resistance

UGREEN HiTune S3 WS209
IPX5 water and dust resistance
Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
IP55 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

UGREEN HiTune S3 WS209

  • Recharges faster: 15 minutes (vs 1.5 hours).
  • Lighter: 5.3 g each (vs about 9.3 g).
  • Uses USB-C for charging.

Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IPX5).
  • Larger drivers: 16 mm (vs 12 mm).
  • Adjustable ear hooks with four positions.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Connects to two devices at once.

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PriorityUGREEN HiTune S3 WS209Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
FitOpen-ear clip designOpen-ear hooks with four adjustment positions
Weight5.3 g per earbudAbout 9.3 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 7.5 hours per chargeUp to 8 hours per charge; up to 36 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
Water resistanceIPX5 water and dust resistanceIP55 water and dust resistance
Charging15 minutes charging provides up to 2 hours useTen minutes provides approximately one hour under stated conditions

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN HiTune S3 WS209Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
BrandUGREENSoundcore
ModelHiTune S3 / WS209A3876H11; A3876H31
TypeOpen-Ear True Wireless EarbudsOpen-Ear True Wireless Earbuds
Announced—August 2024
Color—Black; Blue

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN HiTune S3 WS209Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
Weight5.3 g per earbudApproximately 9.3g per earbud / 76.4g including case

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN HiTune S3 WS209Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
Battery LifeUp to 7.5 hours per chargeUp to 8h earbuds / 36h total including case; actual use varies
Fast Charging15 minutes charging provides up to 2 hours useTen minutes provides approximately one hour under stated conditions
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C on case
Charging Time—Approximately 1.5h earbuds / 2.5h case

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN HiTune S3 WS209Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth wireless audio
Bluetooth5.4Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Range—Up to 10m under suitable conditions
Multipoint Connection—Dual Connections for two devices; configuration through soundcore app
Connector—USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio
App Support—soundcore app; EQ, Gaming Mode, custom touch controls, light effects and firmware updates

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN HiTune S3 WS209Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
Voice AssistantActivated by long press—
Special Features0.06 s low-delay game modeAdjustable ear hooks; LED light effects; dual-device connection; app EQ

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN HiTune S3 WS209Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
Drivers12 mm dynamic drivers16mm titanium-coated dynamic drivers
Impedance32 ohms16Ω
MicrophonesAI call noise reduction / ENCFour microphones with AI call noise reduction
Audio FeaturesComposite polymer diaphragm; bidirectional sound transmissionBassUp; 22 EQ presets; eight-band custom EQ; Gaming Mode
Frequency Response—20Hz–20kHz
Audio Codecs—SBC and AAC
Active Noise Cancellation—No ANC listening mode

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN HiTune S3 WS209Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
Case TypeCharging caseMatching protective charging case
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Battery Life—Up to 36h total including earbuds
Case Charging—USB-C; input 5V 0.52A; output 5V 0.12A; battery 700mAh
Case Dimensions—Approximately 100 × 56 × 25mm
Case Weight—Not separately specified; approximately 76.4g including earbuds
Case Features—Charging and remaining-battery indicator

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN HiTune S3 WS209Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
ControlsTouch controlsCustomisable touch controls; supported single-earbud mode; no wearing detection
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX5 earbudsIP55 earbuds and Anker Japan; charging case is not waterproof
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen-ear clip designOpen-ear hooks with four adjustment positions; no sealing silicone ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationUGREEN HiTune S3 WS209Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones
Headphones / EarbudsHiTune S3 earbudsLeft and right V20i earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseMatching charging case
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot applicable; true wireless audio
Ear Tips / Accessories—No sealing silicone ear tips required for open-ear design
Documentation—Quick start guide and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same type: Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds.
  • Both leave your ear canals open.

In summary

Choose Soundcore V20i Open-Ear for IP55 water and dust resistance and drivers; UGREEN HiTune S3 WS209 offers faster recharging and a lighter build.

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