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Creative Zen Air Pro vs Soundcore C30i

What Zen Air Pro does better (3) and where C30i wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Creative Zen Air Pro
Creative · 2024Zen Air Pro
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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Soundcore C30i
Soundcore · 2024C30i
5.1Score
4 advantages≈ $40
8.5Noise control & calls3.1
5.8Battery7.1

Why is Zen Air Pro better than C30i?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · C30i: No
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  3. Total with charging case33 h vs 30 h+10%

Why is C30i better than Zen Air Pro?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Zen Air Pro: Yes
  2. Battery life9 h vs 10 h+11%
  3. LDACNo · Zen Air Pro: Yes
  4. Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore C30iSoundcore C30i≈ $405.1
Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm12 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones6—
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h10 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case33 h30 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCLDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Weight52 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Colours—White, Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
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