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Nothing CMF Buds vs Soundcore C30i

What CMF Buds does better (3) and where C30i wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nothing CMF Buds
Nothing · 2024CMF Buds
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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Soundcore C30i
Soundcore · 2024C30i
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ $40
6.0Noise control & calls3.1
6.1Battery7.1

Why is CMF Buds better than C30i?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · C30i: No
  2. Total with charging case36 h vs 30 h+18%
  3. Driver size12.4 mm vs 12 mm+3%

Why is C30i better than CMF Buds?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 10 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore C30iSoundcore C30i≈ $405.1
Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12.4 mm12 mm
Number of drivers—1
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones4—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h10 h
Total with charging case36 h30 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Design & build
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Colours—White, Black
Features
Touch controls—Yes
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