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Noble Audio Osprey vs Soundcore R50i NC

What Osprey does better (4) and where R50i NC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Noble Audio Osprey
Noble Audio · 2026Osprey
5.9Score
4 advantages≈ $200
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Soundcore R50i NC
Soundcore · 2026R50i NC
1 advantage
7.2Noise control & calls3.1

Why is Osprey better than R50i NC?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · R50i NC: No
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%

Why is R50i NC better than Osprey?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 10 h+43%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeHybridDynamic
Driver size10 mm—
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity104 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h10 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Protection rating—IP54
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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