Image © SoundcoreUltra Comfortable: Experience the lightweight comfort of our open-ear headphones. Featuring a non-intrusive design and soft, flexible ear hooks for a perfect fit—ensuring that you can wear them all day without discomfort. Enhanced Awareness: Remain aware of your surroundings, such as public transit announcements and oncoming cars.
The Soundcore V30i are budget-friendly open-ear earbuds that keep you aware of your surroundings while delivering stable Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and a lightweight, comfortable fit. With 12 hours of playback per charge (36 with the case), IPX5 sweat resistance, and app-based EQ tuning, they offer solid value, though they lack multipoint pairing and noise cancellation.
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| Driver | 14.2 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 14.2 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Sound signature | bass-heavy |
| Impedance | 11 Ω |
| Driver | 14.2 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 14.2 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Sound signature | bass-heavy |
| Impedance | 11 Ω |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No |
| Latency | 200 ms |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
| Battery life | 12 h |
|---|---|
| Battery incl. case | 36 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 3 h |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | touch |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | IPX5 |
| Microphones | 4 |
|---|---|
| Call noise reduction | Yes |
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Reviewers agree the Soundcore V30i offers a comfortable, secure open-ear fit and strong battery life, making it a solid budget pick for those who avoid in-ear buds.
14:15The reviewer highlights the Soundcore V30i as a budget open-ear earbud that delivers surprisingly good sound quality, especially its wide soundstage and bass performance for the price. However, it has notable compromises in build quality, a bulky case, and distortion at high volumes, making it a strong value within its sweet spot volume range.
4:14The reviewer bought the Soundcore V30i himself and found them to be a comfortable, budget-friendly open-ear option with excellent battery life and good call quality. He recommends them for people who dislike in-ear earbuds, noting the lack of noise cancellation is expected for the design.
24:59The reviewer finds the Soundcore V30i open-ear earbuds comfortable for long wear, with good sound quality and battery life, but notes the large case and lack of noise cancellation. They recommend them as a secondary pair for safety and comfort, not as a replacement for in-ear buds.
16:18The reviewer finds the Soundcore V30i earbuds very comfortable and easy to pair, with a secure fit and clear treble-focused sound, but criticizes the weak bass, limited app features, and mediocre call quality. They recommend them mainly for sports and running due to the open-ear design, though they note the battery life fell short of the advertised 36 hours with the case.
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