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final ZE300 vs Soundcore C40i

What ZE300 does better (2) and where C40i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

final ZE300
final · 2025ZE300
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Soundcore C40i
Soundcore · 2025C40i
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $50
7.2Noise control & calls3.1
3.4Battery4.6
6.3Build & features3.9

Why is ZE300 better than C40i?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · C40i: No
  2. Earbud weight (each)4 g vs 5.8 g+45%

Why is C40i better than ZE300?

  1. Battery life5.5 h vs 7 h+27%
  2. Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

final ZE300final ZE300≈ $455.7
Soundcore C40iSoundcore C40i≈ $504.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—12 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—22 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life5.5 h7 h
Total with charging case—21 h
Charging time1.5 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g5.8 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Colours—Midnight Black, Desert Bronze
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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