How we scoreBlogAdvertise
Amidioheadphones · speakers · earbuds
  1. Amidio
  2. Compare
  3. TAQ2000 vs C40i

Philips TAQ2000 vs Soundcore C40i

What TAQ2000 does better (1) and where C40i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAQ2000
Philips · 2025TAQ2000
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Soundcore C40i
Soundcore · 2025C40i
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
3.1Noise control & calls3.1
4.6Battery4.6
4.6Build & features3.9

Why is TAQ2000 better than C40i?

  1. Total with charging case28 h vs 21 h+33%

Why is C40i better than TAQ2000?

  1. Lowest frequency100 Hz vs 20 Hz5×
  2. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAQ2000Philips TAQ2000≈ $404.4
Soundcore C40iSoundcore C40i≈ $504.5
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm12 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency100 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω22 Ω
Sensitivity113 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h7 h
Total with charging case28 h21 h
Battery capacity51 mAh—
Charging time2 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Design & build
Weight48 g—
Earbud weight (each)—5.8 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Colours—Midnight Black, Desert Bronze
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare