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HMD Amped Buds vs Soundcore A25i

What Amped Buds does better (2) and where A25i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

HMD Amped Buds
HMD · 2025Amped Buds
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $40
vs
Soundcore A25i
Soundcore · 2025A25i
6.4Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
5.4Noise control & calls3.0
2.8Build & features8.1

Why is Amped Buds better than A25i?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · A25i: No
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 6 mm+67%

Why is A25i better than Amped Buds?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Battery capacity35 mAh vs 37 mAh+6%
Specifications

Side by side

HMD Amped BudsHMD Amped Buds≈ $405.4
Soundcore A25iSoundcore A25i≈ $456.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size10 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life—9 h
Total with charging case95 h—
Battery capacity35 mAh37 mAh
Charging time—1 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Design & build
Weight78 g—
Earbud weight (each)—5 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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