Image © SoundcoreBulk Headphones, Earbuds & Speakers for Business Breathable Comfort: Enjoy matchless comfort with soundcore C40i open-ear earbuds. Designed with a stable but airy clip-on style, they offer ultimate breathability, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music with total freedom. Snug, Flexible Fit: soundcore C40i clip-on headphones sport 0.5mm memory titanium wires and soft TPU for their flexible joints.
The Soundcore C40i offers a practical open-ear listening experience with solid audio quality and modern connectivity, including Bluetooth 5.4 and multipoint pairing. Its comfortable fit, IPX4 sweat resistance, and app-based customization make it a strong choice for workouts, though its battery life is modest and it lacks noise cancellation.
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| Driver | 12 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 12 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 22 Ω |
| Driver | 12 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 12 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 22 Ω |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
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| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
| Battery life | 7 h |
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| Battery incl. case | 21 h |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 2 h |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Active noise cancelling | No |
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| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Controls | buttons |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
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| Water resistance | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Microphones | 2 |
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| Call noise reduction | Yes |
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Reviewers largely agree that the Soundcore C40i offers a comfortable, secure clip-on fit, clear audio with good volume, and solid battery life, making it a strong budget-friendly open-ear option.
10:32The reviewer found the Soundcore C40i open-ear earbuds to be a solid budget option, praising their comfortable clip-on design, clear audio, and good battery life, while noting the lack of noise isolation and slightly awkward physical controls. They recommend them for those who want to stay aware of their surroundings, though they preferred the design of the Nothing Ear Open.
12:28The reviewer finds the Soundcore C40i a significant improvement over the C30i, addressing key complaints like the flimsy build and unreliable touch controls with a more flexible titanium core and a physical button. While the sound quality is still limited by the open-ear design, the added bass and improved fit make it a solid choice for workouts, though the price increase to $100 is hard to justify.
14:29The reviewer finds the Soundcore C40i to be a strong, well-rounded open earbud, especially for the price, with excellent fit security, good controls, and solid connectivity. While battery life and case size are drawbacks, and sound quality is typical for open earbuds with some distortion at high volumes, it outperforms the much pricier Bose Ultra Open in several areas and ranks highly among 15 open earbuds tested.
15:04The reviewer finds the Soundcore C40i clip-on earbuds a solid alternative to in-ear models, praising the improved comfort from flexible joints, good battery life, and strong volume, though noting sound quality varies with ear shape and the 3D surround EQ is disappointing. Overall, they recommend them for most users, especially those with larger ears who had issues with the previous model.
10:47The reviewer compares the Soundcore C40i open earbuds to the Bose Ultra Open, finding the C40i offers better build quality, superior call quality, and a more comfortable fit at a much lower price. While the Bose has slightly clearer sound at max volume, the C40i provides good bass and customizable EQ, making it a strong budget-friendly option for open earbuds.
5:16The reviewer finds the Soundcore C40i to be a solid open-style earbud option, praising its comfortable clip-on design, good sound quality with effective presets, and compact case. They note minor drawbacks like slight video lag and lower max volume compared to a competitor, but overall recommend it as a great choice for those interested in this style.
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