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Soundcore R50i NC vs Suunto Spark

What R50i NC does better (1) and where Spark wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore R50i NC
Soundcore · 2026R50i NC
1 advantage
vs
Suunto Spark
Suunto · 2026Spark
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $150
Higher score
3.1Noise control & calls3.1

Why is R50i NC better than Spark?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 7 h+43%

Why is Spark better than R50i NC?

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

Side by side

Suunto SparkSuunto Spark≈ $1504.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—138 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h7 h
Total with charging case—30 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecs—LHDC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—9.7 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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