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HMD Amped Buds vs Soundcore C40i

What Amped Buds does better (2) and where C40i wins (1) — every spec side by side.

HMD Amped Buds
HMD · 2025Amped Buds
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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Soundcore C40i
Soundcore · 2025C40i
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $45
5.4Noise control & calls3.0
2.8Build & features4.0

Why is Amped Buds better than C40i?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · C40i: No
  2. Total with charging case95 h vs 21 h4.5×

Why is C40i better than Amped Buds?

  1. Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

HMD Amped BudsHMD Amped Buds≈ $405.4
Soundcore C40iSoundcore C40i≈ $454.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size10 mm12 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
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life—7 h
Total with charging case95 h21 h
Battery capacity35 mAh—
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Design & build
Weight78 g—
Earbud weight (each)—5.8 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Colours—Midnight Black, Desert Bronze, Clarity Black
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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