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Soundcore C30i vs Soundcore C40i

What C30i does better (4) and where C40i wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore C30i
Soundcore · 2024C30i
5.0Score
4 advantages≈ $30
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Soundcore C40i
Soundcore · 2025C40i
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ $45
3.0Noise control & calls3.0
7.0Battery4.5

Why is C30i better than C40i?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 7 h+43%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · C40i: No
  3. Total with charging case30 h vs 21 h+43%
  4. LDACYes · C40i: No

Why is C40i better than C30i?

C40i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore C30iSoundcore C30i≈ $305.0
Soundcore C40iSoundcore C40i≈ $454.4
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm12 mm
Number of drivers11
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—22 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h7 h
Total with charging case30 h21 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 5 h10 min → 5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.4
Bluetooth codecsLDACAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.8 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
ColoursWhite, BlackMidnight Black, Desert Bronze, Clarity Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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