Soundcore C40i
Soundcore
76 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro
Samsung
98 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Fitness
Commute
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Soundcore C40i | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | clip-on | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Medium, Large | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 17 mm★ | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 21 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 14 hrs | 26 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Soundcore | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore C40i
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore C40i0.541score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro0.289score per dollar
Soundcore C40i offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 37 specs.
