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LG xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am vs Soundcore C40i

What xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am does better (3) and where C40i wins (0) — every spec side by side.

LG xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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Soundcore C40i
Soundcore · 2025C40i
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ $45
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
9.0Battery4.5
5.8Build & features4.0

Why is xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am better than C40i?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · C40i: No
  2. Battery life11 h vs 7 h+57%
  3. Total with charging case45 h vs 21 h2.1×

Why is C40i better than xboom Buds Lite by will.i.am?

C40i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore C40iSoundcore C40i≈ $454.4
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 life11 h7 h
Total with charging case45 h21 h
Charging time1 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)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight41 g—
Earbud weight (each)—5.8 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Colours—Midnight Black, Desert Bronze, Clarity Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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