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Soundcore C30i vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro

What C30i does better (1) and where Redmi Buds 5 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore C30i
Soundcore · 2024C30i
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro
Xiaomi · 2024Redmi Buds 5 Pro
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
3.0Noise control & calls5.0
7.0Battery7.5

Why is C30i better than Redmi Buds 5 Pro?

  1. Driver size12 mm vs 11 mm+9%

Why is Redmi Buds 5 Pro better than C30i?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · C30i: Yes
  2. Total with charging case30 h vs 40 h+33%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore C30iSoundcore C30i≈ $305.0
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm11 mm
Number of drivers11
Impedance—16 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case30 h40 h
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 5 h10 min → 1,5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecsLDACLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.1 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursWhite, Black—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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