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Soundcore C40i vs Soundcore V40i

What C40i does better (2) and where V40i wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore C40i
Soundcore · 2025C40i
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $50
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Soundcore V40i
Soundcore · 2025V40i
1 advantage≈ $50
3.9Build & features7.0

Why is C40i better than V40i?

  1. Earbud weight (each)5.8 g vs 10.1 g+74%
  2. Charging time1 h vs 1.5 h+50%

Why is V40i better than C40i?

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

Side by side

Soundcore C40iSoundcore C40i≈ $504.5
Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size12 mm—
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance22 Ω16 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNo—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h—
Total with charging case21 h—
Charging time1 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.8 g10.1 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursMidnight Black, Desert Bronze—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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