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Samsung Galaxy Buds Core vs Soundcore V40i

What Galaxy Buds Core does better (0) and where V40i wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
Samsung · 2025Galaxy Buds Core
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $55
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Soundcore V40i
Soundcore · 2025V40i
1 advantage≈ $50
6.1Build & features6.9

Why is Galaxy Buds Core better than V40i?

Galaxy Buds Core has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is V40i better than Galaxy Buds Core?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life35 h—
Battery life with ANC20 h—
Battery capacity65 mAh—
Charging time—1.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight36 g—
Earbud weight (each)—10.1 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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