
Anker Soundcore - C30i
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Last updated: Sep 17, 2025 Scoring
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"Over all they’re my favorite pair of wireless earbuds I’ve owned- and I’ve gone through a lot- and for $30 they’ll serve you well."
"They’re brilliant for the money. ... You don’t even need to spend £40. £15/20 and you’ll get a perfectly good pair"
"Anything from soundcore. Will give you the identical features with slightly less noise canceling ability. ... Don't waste your money on overpriced earbuds."
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"I have worn them for many runs and races and have never had one fall off."
"I needed earbuds that wouldn't constantly be falling out."
"easy long term wear ... it feels like there's nothing there"
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"Great equaliser too"
"have an app for better tuning ... has a multi-connection mode ... offers customization options for your touch shortcuts"
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"the battery life is unmatched"
"due to their shape they fit compactly in the charger which fits in a small jeans watch pocket ... these last almost 8 hours per charge ... using one bud at a time and swapping I can listen to audiobooks for about 3 days"
"Battery life lasts all week for me since I switch out using one bud at a time, but I think they have like 30h of battery if using both."
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"I can hear the world around me while jamming out"
"the full open-ear transparency makes them much safer for my outdoor cycling and gym needs (natural open transparency is always going to better than ANC transparency mode)."
"Excellent adjustable noise canceling"
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"The c30i notorious for breaking at the connection. ... I used to use a c30i and they broke at the connection. ... They also broke but still work though lmao. ... Nah the c30i are great and all but they are poorly built and fragile. ... One wrong drop and they crack instantly."
"they are made of rigid plastic and after few hours i felt a little pain on my ears."
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"The only issue is the call quality, it is absolutely atrocious and every single person comments on it, so much so that I just take them out for phone calls now."
"Now they cut out all the time at the gym in the high quality mode when it gets busy. ... Very annoying."
"Calling was even worse (metallic voice if you are on a windy/noisy place)"
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"the sound quality is not good (lacks almost all bass because of the open-ear design)"
"poor bass"
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"they stuck out of my ears like little dildo clit ticklers."
"I have some Anker Soundcore that fall out of my ear easily with any of the included tips."
"No matter what size cover I use mine will always inevitably fall out, especially if I’m walking."
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"had it replaced for 3x already due to pairing issues."
"Now they cut out all the time at the gym in the high quality mode when it gets busy. ... Very annoying."
"they would no longer hold a charge"
Haven't tried any tozo products so can't talk for them but maybe try baseus mc1?before you do I recommend emailing soundcore support and talking about how your c30i broke at the connection. The c30i notorious for breaking at the connection. That's what they focused on fixing with their c40i and aeroclip (which I love). I used to use a c30i and they broke at the connection. I emailed their support and they immediately sent me a replacement. They also broke but still work though lmao.
r/Earbuds • open earbuds (to replace my soundcore c30i) ->Nah the c30i are great and all but they are poorly built and fragile. One wrong drop and they crack instantly. Np!
r/Earbuds • open earbuds (to replace my soundcore c30i) ->my ear isn't really too pierced, but i do love my soundcore c30i earbuds. They sound decent, and they're cuff style. With some positioning, you should be able to put it between your conch and earlobe. I usually put mine in the conch area, but move it up at night, and sometimes lower depending on how i'm laying down. Prior to losing one, I used to use the KZ ZSN PRO X's, but they wouldn't work for your daith. Those are good sounding in-ear monitors that I could keep in all day and sleep in with how comfy they are. That would be my backup suggestion. I mention sleep a lot as it's like the worst movement i happen to do with my earbuds in, so they're constantly being moved, but I do run around to class and such and they stay on snug. Just as an additional bonus, the c30i's are relatively inexpensive, have an app for better tuning, has a multi-connection mode, and offers customization options for your touch shortcuts. They also don't obstruct the ear canal at all, so you can still hear everything around you. They're like $69 USD but any sales on amazon are a bonus.
r/piercing • Pierced gym rats - what headphones/earphones do you wear? ->I really like my Soundcore C30i by Anker. I was originally interested in the Bose Ultra Open Wireless Earbuds and thought these Anker headphones were similar enough at a fraction of the price. They are open ear and feel a lot more secure than regular earbuds that go inside your ear canal. I've never had a problem with them falling out. They are my go-to headphones except when I want noise cancelling. I can wear them for hours because they are so comfortable.
r/XXRunning • What are some good Running Headphones you'll recommend buying right now? ->I chose the Anker Soundcore C30i Open-Ear earbuds over the pixel buds 2 and the Bose open-ear earbuds. They are only $70 too. I'm not an audiophile but I don't want to be closed off from my environment and I needed earbuds that wouldn't constantly be falling out. I got a pair for my hubby as well and he loves them too!
r/Earbuds • Best earbuds to buy 2025 ->I used to wear Shokz OpenRun Pro, but then picked up a pair of soundcore C30i at a race expo. I like them because they don’t interfere with my sunglasses or headband. They slide on to the ear itself.
r/XXRunning • Running headphones that totally won’t fall out? ->I have worn them for many runs and races and have never had one fall off.
r/XXRunning • Running headphones that totally won’t fall out? ->I love my Tozo Open Ears! I also have the Huawei Free Clip and the Soundcore C30i Clip, but the Tozos are my go to. They are so comfortable that I forget I am wearing them and they have a great battery life. No wireless charging, but they don‘t need to be charged very often!
r/Earbuds • Best Open Earbuds for $80 ($100 max) or under? ->C30i break in the middle very easily. Look for some that doesn't have a joint in the middle of the band
r/Earbuds • Which clip in style open earbuds should I go for? ->Over-ear are bad because (a) heavy and unbalancing, and (b) you have little awareness of your surroundings. I seem to be posting this once a week now (and I promise I'm not on commission) but I absolutely love my Soundcore C30i earclips for running (I see there are C40i out now, but I've not tried them).
r/beginnerrunning • Is it a bad idea to run with over ear headphones? ->You can try to buy some clip on or hook on style earbuds that don't go in the ear if that is causing any discomfort. Some options I would recommend are the Soundpeats PopClip or Pearlclip Pro. Soundcore also makes some great clips on earbuds that I've tried such as the c30i or c40i. And for hook on earbuds under 100 USD, I would mainly recommend the Earfun openjump.
r/Earbuds • Half in-ears earbuds that will sit stably in my ears? ->They are quite large as clip on imo and they don't stay on me well for my smallish ears. Imo the soundcore c30i or c40i stay on better
r/Earbuds • Small ears and the Pearlclip Pro? ->U can go for Soundcore C30i by Anker, they r water resistant n gud for gym.
r/Earbuds • Best open earbuds for gym 50-70 USD range ->How about the Soundcore C30i? They're clip-style, very stable, and don't occlude your ears, so you'll be able to hear any traffic if you're planning on going outdoors once the weather gets better (if you're above the equator).
r/Earbuds • What wireless earbuds do you recommend for 50$ ->I haven’t tested their call quality yet, only their music. The one thing I did notice with music playback is the AeroClip are more sensitive to their rotation than other clip-on earbuds I’ve used. Rotate them too much up or down and they get quieter. I can’t just pop them on and quickly listen to something, I have to fiddle with them for a bit. The C30i earbuds from Soundcore are more forgiving. They sound terrible, but I can just pop those on and go. Same with the Bose QC Open earbuds. However, those ones took more effort to clip on due to their rubber that rolls out. I’m not sure if I’m going to keep these due to their rotation. The cutout for the drivers is only in one area, about the bottom 1/4 of the circular driver. Had Soundcore made the cutout half the circle, I think the rotation wouldn’t be an issue. As of now, I’ll pop these on and listen to music, then end up adjusting the right one for a bit.
r/Earbuds • Most comfortable open ear? ->I had the C30i last year but switched to the Huawei FreeClip after I found them to be a bit too tight for my ears. Call quality was also abysmal in outdoor environments. I am sorry to hear that the AeroClip are so sensitive to the clip-on position... I have ordered the brand-new Shokz OpenDots ONE which seems to be quite a good all-rounder according to early reviews I've seen. I'll report on how they perform once I receive them in a few days.
r/Earbuds • Most comfortable open ear? ->I currently use soundcore c30i and they are my best purchase, however if you often have to have a cap on your ears it could press on them and become annoying.
r/AndroidQuestions • Really comfortable earbuds that stay in? ->A couple older pairs of Soundpeats earbuds. A pair of Sony MDR-XB950N1 over ear. Most recently a pair of Soundcore C30i open air buds.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->I've been using my C30i by soundcore. They're so comfy, sound so good and the battery life is unmatched. https://a.co/d/7ZDa7E1
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->I am running with Anker c30i ear clips. They are relatively cheap, stay where they should during my runs and allow me to hear environmental sounds without any wind issues. And since they do not come into contact with the ear canal or much sweat they seem to be a hygienic option. The touch operation is so bad that I turned it off, but I do not really miss that. Maybe a cheap option helps?
r/running • It's time for new earphones, please help with recommendations ->Similar for open ear design but I like the soundcore C30i - ear clips. They don’t interfere with sunglasses! 😎
r/beginnerrunning • Runners, what headphones are you using? ->Open-ear, specifically the u-shaped ones like the "Soundcore C30i by Anker". TL/DR: easy long term wear, it feels like there's nothing there; when playing, it's like a speaker nearby except nobody else can hear more than little chirps and buzzes when at high volume. You fit them onto the upper back of your ear, and then pull them down and that kinda locks them into place (not really but more securely than most) - due to the ear naturally being gradually thicker toward the bottom you can slide to adjust the fit, down to tighten and secure and up if your earlobe is irritated (it happens). They don't go into the ear canal (the project sound toward it, some listings call it bone conduction but it's not at all), so the soundstage feels huge and open, your music/books are happening in the world around you instead of inside your head. When paused they don't impair hearing at all, even when on it's no more than having a speaker on; I often forget I'm wearing them. Of course the negative is obvious, there is no sound isolation (I suppose SOME active cancellation might be possible, but nobody has done it yet). Naturally they're less private than in-ear earbuds, so I turn up the volume while driving and turn it down in the office - but you cannot make anything out unless you actually take the earbud off and rest it on a smooth surface to echo; when it's on your ear only tiny side frequencies can be heard even at top volume. Additionally due to their shape they fit compactly in the charger which fits in a small jeans watch pocket; these last almost 8 hours per charge and I've had only one smaller charger, using one bud at a time and swapping I can listen to audiobooks for about 3 days (but who needs to).
r/audiobooks • Is there some consensus about what earbuds are the most comfortable? ->I'm in the same boat and currently using a pair of the the Anker Soundcore C30i. The sound quality is fine and honestly so is the comfort, I can have these in from the minute I clock in until the minute I get into my car to leave and I never noticed them. The sound quality is also fairly impressive for the type of design. The only issue is the call quality, it is absolutely atrocious and every single person comments on it, so much so that I just take them out for phone calls now. I'm looking to replace them but not with anything more than $200.
r/Earbuds • Semi Open or Open Earbuds with great call quality ->Amazing headphones for you to try: Soundcore C30i by Anker. They are “clip on,” open ear buds, so no hooks that interfere with glasses. Super comfortable, discrete, and allow outside sound in.
r/running • Headphones for glasses wearers ->For years, I wore Bose earbuds for my gym needs - the wingtips locked into my ears and the sound quality was upper tier (not the best but above mid-grade for the industry at large). Now I discovered ear-clip earbuds and have a set of soundcore aeroclips - the full open-ear transparency makes them much safer for my outdoor cycling and gym needs (natural open transparency is always going to better than ANC transparency mode). The volume is plenty loud enough but still not too loud to block out *all* noise. But from a comfort standpoint, ear-clip style earbuds are much more comfortable for the gym and my cycling needs. They have never come loose on me. One major downside (aside from the well known poor bass) is that at max volume people can hear your audio clearly from a meter away lol (your ears deflect the sound outwards so people can hear that). So when I really want to crank it in my gym at max volumes, I still fall back to my Bose Quietcomfort Ultra earbuds which lock into my ears and the ANC allows me to block out all noise. However since they are totally sealed off - they will still 'thud' when running which may annoy you (for my cardio they never bother me since I'm on a bicycle lol)
r/Earbuds • I’m looking for best gym earbuds ->Yeah, I haven't found anything else as comfortable that locks into your ear with amazing ANC. Although I'll be honest, for cycling I recently stopped using my Bose QC-Ultra because while it does have transparency mode, it's not that great when cycling with the wind rushing over the microphones. So for safety reasons I now use Soundcore Aeroclips which are insanely comfortable open-ear buds. I can hear the world around me while jamming out, except they lack ANC capabilities, and the sound quality is not good (lacks almost all bass because of the open-ear design)
r/Earbuds • Best for the gym, noise cancellation and the ability to play around with the equalizer ->Samsung Buds 2 Pro are the only pair I have used off that list. They dropped the feature that would let the user adjust the ambient level between the pro and pro 2 which is a bummer but otherwise they have worked well for me. I use the soundcore 30i most of the time at work now. They are pretty dope but outside the sun will cause button presses accidentally. Thanks for the list.
r/Earbuds • I analyzed Reddit for the 20 most recommended wireless earbuds in the past year ->Soundcore open ear have been great, can't really go wrong with Shokz either
r/running • What earbuds do you use while running? ->Agree on their pricing. I love my soundcore buds but battery life had dropped off too. I do use my $30 sound core open ears for the office and around the house but needed cheap anc buds for short flights where I don't want to carry my over the ears. I do love the wings on the liberty pro 3 buds tho, really comfy.
r/Earbuds • What is the best ANC buds. I don't care about anything else ->Soundcore Aerofit 2 are a godsend. Shokz do not work for my head for whatever reason and these an amazing open ear alternative
r/running • What earbuds do you use while running? ->I bought the soundcore open ear buds (so no band) and really like them, especially for the price compared to Shokz! From my research, sound quality with open ear/bone conduction will never be as good as traditional buds, so I went with a cheaper option and am very happy with them!
r/XXRunning • Shockz OpenFit earbuds? ->soundcore anker earphones talaga
r/Tech_Philippines • Recommended bluetooth earphone ->I was honestly surprised by anker soundcore. My wife stole my Buds live so I got her soundcore. They are surprisingly good for their price.
r/S22Ultra • Seeking best earbuds for cancelling noise - what is your pick? ->I've had a couple of these and they are pretty good for the money
r/UKFrugal • best budget earbuds? ->Incorrect. Anker Sound core are a solid choice.
r/UKFrugal • best budget earbuds? ->I was skeptical about wireless earbud until I got some. I have a cheap anker soundcore set that I use for podcasts, and the Nothing Ear 1 that has amazing sound.
r/MotoG • Which wireless earbuds are you using for the Moto G Stylus, 2024? ->I've tried many brands (beats, Sony, pixel buds, akg, master and dynamic$$) and I've finally settled on the. Anker Soundcore for me. I use the p40i with the Comply foam tips and I've had no complaints during my calls. Great part is that model of earbud is relatively cheap to stock up on in case you have a habit of misplacing them like I do. My current Pixel is the 8.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds should I use for phone calls? ->I have a cheap pair of Funsound ear buds that I have been wearing everyday for more than 5 years and they still last 6+ hours on a charge and recharge in 30 min in the case. Sadly my $99 Anker Soundcore and $199 Samsung Galaxy buds Pro3 last only a small fraction of that time.
r/BuyItForLife • Looking for Bluetooth Earbuds (android phone). ->I have the soundcore and they are solid... not sure if they are the best of the 3 but won't disappoint you
r/Earbuds • Which one has the best microphone for call? I don't listen to music much ->I wonder if you just got unlucky with Anker (or I've been lucky)? I've had at least a couple of pairs of their Soundcore earbuds that have worked extremely well for me until I eventually lose them.
r/BuyItForLife • Looking for bluetooth earbuds that aren't gonna crap out a month outside of warranty ->Try Anker soundcore range earphone or headphone .they are not that expensive but sound very good and also battery last so long that you can't believe.
r/samsunggalaxy • Earphone recommendations ->i have the Soundcores and i think they are pretty good.
r/Earbuds • Under $100 wireless earbuds? ->[Soundcore by Anker](https://s.shopee.ph/AA33ARqH2p) Sound quality is good. May ANC na rin siya. Also affordable
r/Tech_Philippines • Please recommend me some good wireless earphones ->Anker soundcore. Affordable, great battery life. Excellent adjustable noise canceling.
r/martialarts • Earbuds that stay in my ears when working a heavy bag ->attention quand même avec nothing. J'ai des buds pro et j'ai du échanger déjà deux fois d'écouteurs car celui de droite se déchargé à vitesse grand v. je me retrouvais avec l'écouteur droit à 10% pendant que le gauche avait 70% de charge. Très souvent j'ai aussi un écouteur qui ne se recharge pas quand je le rentre dans le boitier alors que l'autre s'est rechargé à 100%. Je conseillerais perso des écouteurs anker soundcore.
r/france • Meilleurs écouteurs sans fil 100€ ->I got a pair of Soundcore by Anket in Jan. I use them for audiobooks 6-8 hours a day, and have never had a problem with them. Battery life lasts all week for me since I switch out using one bud at a time, but I think they have like 30h of battery if using both. Fast charge. Water resistant, though, not waterproof.
r/BuyItForLife • Looking for Bluetooth Earbuds (android phone). ->So many commenting Airpods Pro... I have the Pro 2s and Anker Soundcore. Honestly prefer the Soundcore.
r/Earbuds • What is the best ANC buds. I don't care about anything else ->anker sound core best earbuds ever . been using for more than a year now still working as the day i bought them
r/PakGamers • Best earbuds under 6000 rupees ->Anker Soundcore are good
r/oneplus • Best wireless earbuds to go with the oneplus 12? ->Don't waste your money on overpriced earbuds. You know what Sony, apple, Samsung Bose, and seinheiser have in common? They are disgustingly overpriced for a technology that is still going nowhere. The only time you use big brands is over ear. Earfun pro 4 Or Anything from soundcore. Will give you the identical features with slightly less noise canceling ability. Which shocker is the #1 thing I personally couldn't give a crap about as long as it's decent
r/Earbuds • Earbuds recommendation which don't hurt helicis crus ->I have the 4. Outstanding. Gives you better than big brand quality on many ways Anker soundcores are good too
r/Earbuds • Earbuds recommendation which don't hurt helicis crus ->I reallyyyyy love soundcore anker any of them
r/malaysians • Looking for ANC Wireless Earbuds, Budget RM600 below ->Bro its so underrated here. Tried airpod either same or… tak best sangat compared to soundcore 🤣🤣
r/malaysians • Looking for ANC Wireless Earbuds, Budget RM600 below ->Anker soundcore. They’re brilliant for the money. You don’t even need to spend £40. £15/20 and you’ll get a perfectly good pair
r/UKFrugal • best budget earbuds? ->I've been using Anker Soundcore since January last year. The sound is good, the earbud is affordable and most importantly, I only need to charge it once a week even though I use it for 7-8hr per day
r/Bolehland • Best Earbuds? ->I was using some Anker Soundcore earbuds but they started connecting while inside the case. Now I'm using Nothing Ear (a) and enjoying them.
r/audible • What earbuds do you use? ->Soundcore from Anker. Mura lang pero goods na.
r/AskPH • what's the best wireless headset with good microphone u know? ->Apple 2nd Gen with usb-c have been my favorite. Anker Soundcore has good value. Tozo has best battery life are super loud but have pairing issues or if you have multiple of same model
r/Earbuds • Best earbuds for iPhone? ->Anker Soundcore good value at that cost
r/Earbuds • Best Earbuds you can purchase on amazon under $150? ->I’ve been using anker soundcore and they are pretty good. Not sure on the model though. Got them on offer on Amazon.
r/UKFrugal • best budget earbuds? ->Another vote for Anker Soundcore. Excellent value for money.
r/UKFrugal • best budget earbuds? ->You guys gotta try earbuds from Soundcore by Anker. Best budget buds I've tried and it performs really well, and has a great sound. Great equaliser too.
r/Earbuds • I analyzed Reddit for the 20 most recommended wireless earbuds in the past year ->anker soundcore is good.
r/Tech_Philippines • Recommended bluetooth earphone ->I like Anker Soundcore Earbuds.
r/ZeroWaste • Can anyone recommend a brand for robust wireless earphones? ->If you're on iOS & Apple ecosystem, I love my airpods. But if you're price conscious or don't care about integration features, Anker/SoundCore has always been reliable for me.
r/audible • What earbuds do you use? ->I bought some random ones off Amazon based on the reviews. They were only £25 so thought I’d take a punt on them not really expecting them to be as good as people were saying. I also have a pair of Anker Soundcore but find the bass too light. Anyway, they are called Btootos and they are absolutely excellent for the money. They are almost as good as AirPods in terms of sound quality. Not quite but for the money I really don’t think it’s worth paying extra for the AirPods, the difference isn’t that big
r/UKFrugal • best budget earbuds? ->I’ve really enjoyed my anker soundcores.
r/Marathon_Training • Best running earbuds ->Have you all looked into replacement tips from Spinfit, Sedna, Azla? Those seem like a good option as they carry lots of sizes and fit the ear better than the standard tips. (I don’t own any, I just saw them recommended on another post in the sub. It looks like SS, then S are the smallest sizes. They all have instructions on how to select your size and model). Also on Amazon there are silicone behind the neck straps that you can fit to any earbud while running/working out and later take them off when you don’t need them. I’m still deciding on a lightweight, compact, good-sounding, earbud under $100 and most of all great fitting for running. I have some Anker Soundcore that fall out of my ear easily with any of the included tips. I also have older Jabra Elite (not the active), which are more comfortable but still not great for running..
r/Earbuds • What are the best earbuds for running? ->Is this the Anker Soundcore? Bought one a year ago and had it replaced for 3x already due to pairing issues.
r/Earbuds • A tier tws earbuds with best warranty? Third party insurance? Cost of battery replacement in or out of warranty? ->Sony XM5s are pretty good in terms of isolation but that it ear shape dependent. Sound quality wise, especially for street listening, I'd honestly buy a much cheaper Anker Soundcore or something similar.
r/HeadphoneAdvice • Wireless Earbuds Recommendation ->Get the soundcores, fantastic value
r/Earbuds • Please suggest me the best Earbuds in this price range ->My Anker soundcores ($50 miracles) were rock solid until December. Now they cut out all the time at the gym in the high quality mode when it gets busy. It matched the December update and when I started to see the new Apple headset marshmallows show up. Could be Apple interference or Google Standard bluetooth incompetence at this point. Very annoying.
r/GooglePixel • What earbuds are you guys using with your Pixel? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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