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Philips TAA6709BK/00 vs Soundcore C40i

What TAA6709BK/00 does better (2) and where C40i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAA6709BK/00
Philips · 2025TAA6709BK/00
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ $55
vs
Soundcore C40i
Soundcore · 2025C40i
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.2Noise control & calls3.0
4.4Battery4.5

Why is TAA6709BK/00 better than C40i?

  1. Total with charging case28 h vs 21 h+33%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is C40i better than TAA6709BK/00?

  1. Lowest frequency150 Hz vs 20 Hz7.5×
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore C40iSoundcore C40i≈ $454.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm12 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency150 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω22 Ω
Sensitivity91 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h7 h
Total with charging case28 h21 h
Battery capacity58 mAh—
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
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-C—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.8 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
ColoursBlack, RedMidnight Black, Desert Bronze, Clarity Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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