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JVC HA-A23T vs Soundcore C40i

What HA-A23T does better (3) and where C40i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JVC HA-A23T
JVC · 2025HA-A23T
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Soundcore C40i
Soundcore · 2025C40i
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $45
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
5.9Battery4.5

Why is HA-A23T better than C40i?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · C40i: No
  2. Battery life9 h vs 7 h+29%
  3. Total with charging case26 h vs 21 h+24%

Why is C40i better than HA-A23T?

  1. Driver size6 mm vs 12 mm2×
  2. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

JVC HA-A23TJVC HA-A23T≈ $457.6
Soundcore C40iSoundcore C40i≈ $454.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm12 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω22 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h7 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case26 h21 h
Charging time2 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.8 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Colours—Midnight Black, Desert Bronze, Clarity Black
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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