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Soundcore C30i vs Soundcore P30i

What C30i does better (3) and where P30i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore C30i
Soundcore · 2024C30i
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ $30
vs
Soundcore P30i
Soundcore · 2024P30i
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
3.0Noise control & calls8.5
7.0Battery8.6

Why is C30i better than P30i?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · P30i: No
  2. LDACYes · P30i: No
  3. Driver size12 mm vs 10 mm+20%

Why is P30i better than C30i?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · C30i: Yes
  2. Total with charging case30 h vs 45 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore C30iSoundcore C30i≈ $305.0
Soundcore P30iSoundcore P30i≈ $308.4
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm10 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Noise reduction (claimed)—42 dB
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Total with charging case30 h45 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 5 h10 min → 2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
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)—4.3 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursWhite, BlackBlack, White, Sky Blue, Green, Pink
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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