soundcore C30i by Anker, Open-Ear Earbuds, Clip-On Earphones, Lightweight Comfort, Stable Fit, Firm-Shell Design, Attachable Ear Grips, Big Drivers for Clear Audio, 30H Play, IPX4 Water-Resistant

They pairing was easy and downloading the app helps with settings and it even has some extra features like ambience source for sleep or relaxation, studying, meditating etc. Also has a translation feature. My left ear doesnt seem to like it though. I wore it all day at work and my ear felt a bit sore. The right one fits perfectly. The sound comes through really well and I managed a decent phone conversation wearing them. I had normal Bluetooth earbud before that never worked well for phone calls. Always had to disconnect them to talk. Really happy with these ones. I like having one on when I work as I can answer calls while my hands are busy but I also need to be able to hear my surroundings normally. Update: the battery life is fantastic. I have it in my ear all day at work in case of calls while my hands are busy. At the end of 12hrs, its only down to 80%. I use the right one usually as I stated above, the left one makes my ear hurt somehow. Lately when I put it on in the morning, knowing there's quite enough charge, the bud doesn't connect. I've had to reconnect the Bluetooth, or press the button on the underneath of the case whilst the buds are inside. I think its just not pairing with the case as when I remove the bud, the light doesnt flash but it did with the left one i hadn't used.

I wanted an open ear design as I find having something stuck in my ears whilst exercising becomes uncomfortable. Naturally I was drawn to the Bose Open Ultra clip-on earbud, but I could not justify the £250 to £299 cost for running on the treadmill or around the park. And let’s be honest do we really need an audiophile quality sound when sweating and dodging others whilst out running? As a brand I love Anker and have a number of their power solutions - they justifiably have a great reputation in this area, but I was still somewhat dubious about a pair of £45 clip on open earbuds. I thought they would be tinning and disappointing. Having worn my newly acquired ones over the last few days I can report that I find them pretty comfortable and have a pretty impressive sound quality. Even when load enough to hear them over the TV (when my wife is watching) they do not leak significant sound. The standard EQ is OK, but I still downloaded the app onto my iPhone and tried the other options. To me the Bass present sounds awful (flat), I agree with other reviewers who say the spacial audio/surround is rather disappointing and that was true for the vast majority of music from most of my streaming sources I use. There are some tracks that do sound pretty ok. But again, this is not really the purpose of these buds (I am also in love with my Sonos Era 300, so these are never going to stand up to muster). That said if you spend even a few moments with the custom options and set an EQ profile that suits your taste you will find these little bits of clip on plastic more than capable of sounding nice whilst exercising. Reviewer also mention that they are poor for call quality - again not really surprising when you consider the design and their intended purpose. Would I recommend these? If you have no financial limits and you want to sit in quiet environments, I would hazard the Bose are better, but for exercising with I can't imagine they are 5 times the price better. Anker/Soundcore have done it again. They have built a good (not super premium) quality product and brought it to market at a price that delivers pragmatically pleasing results at a sensible price - thanks Anker. A last point - the case is a little naff, serviceable and functional but does let the overall package down. I do not need or even really want wireless charging, but the case does feel like it is - plastic.

I am a huge Soundcore fan and have 4-5 pair of different types of headphones and 4 different speakers, so I’m a good judge of their products. This pair of headphones started off well, they are comfy and I can wear them all day. The sound quality is very good and the battery life good. They are exactly what I wanted and expected from Soundcore- but sadly they went through the washing machine today so I am waiting to see if they come back to life- sad times. Other than my own stupidity- I would highly recommend these headphones as they allow ambient noise whilst still enjoying podcasts and music and the hands free microphone seems good too. Shame about the washing machine- but time will tell.

Not a review i ever thought I'd be leaving on a brand i love so much Out of the box they're very different to headphones of old and bought them with the intention of wearing them to bed or at work because they clip on the ear and give good sound while alliwing you to hear whats going on elsewhere. So why didn't i keep them well off their first try out of the box they had good battery life but having them a week i only got one full charge out of them left ear charged fine but the right never really did so try a hard reset nope the button never responded. I say all this if it had worked i'd have kept them as when they worked they were brilliant but this time its a no from me anker and ive bought anything and everything over the last 10years or so from your brand and never had a problem so to say i'm dissapointed is an understatement

I don't normally write long reviews, but since they have served me well, I will give them the praise they deserve. I am a mess and often put them loose in my pocket, and the next thing I know is that they are gone, but I buy them again, as you can't hope for better quality at such a low price. These are the third pair I own. I tried the C40i as they promised to be superior, but returned them and went back to these due to terribly low volume on those. The choice of volume is fantastic, high enough to immerse you in whatever you are listening to while still being able to hear what's around you (or not, if you want the best volume without being disturbed by moderate sounds in your surroundings). It works well with calls, never had an issue with them. I have several noise-cancelling ones, but I only use those sparingly. Unless on the bus or the underground, I always use these on the street, to watch TV without disturbing my daughter's sleep, but being able to hear her if calling me, for work calls, etc. The battery lasts very long, and I don't have to put them in teh case during a work day. I have no clue how different these are from £250 options, but I don't care; these cover all my needs. I continuously forget I have them on (to my partner's mockery), as they are very light and can be adjusted to fit right without falling off.

Why did you choose this product over others?: Needed new ear buds after my AirPod pros developed static - out of warranty. For some time the bud had been irritating my ear canal so I fancied trying an open ear style ear bud. I couldn’t justify the cost of the Bose ones versus the mixed reviews. A Which recommended article led me to look at Anker Soundcore where I found the various open ear offerings they have (not Which recommended but that how I got there) and these was on offer, again - very mixed reviews but at this price worth a punt! SO very glad I did. I don’t use the additional bits to secure - they fit me fine without and I find them really comfortable to wear for long periods of time - I have run in them and they don’t move. I love they aren’t in my ear canal causing discomfort and that I can hear my surroundings. The sound - was ok out of the box but I did download the app following a review on here and using the equaliser tuned it to sound better for me and I’m really happy. Battery is great ( better than my AirPods) the button controls are a bit irritating but I don’t need them that much and the rest of the package far outweighs this irritation for me. For the price these are absolutely brilliant and I’m pleased I took a punt!

Plagued with technical issues unfortunatly, most of the time it seems to forget one of the ear buds exists and only puts sound to one. Then you have to go through all the reset options, un-pair re-pair, on several devices over again. When you do manage to get both plugs working there are still random drops and re-connects, or sound going quieter in one than another randomly, or robotic effects as the bluetooth doesnt seem to cope. In the end, I just cant now get one ear plug to work at all. I would also say that plugs seem to be in the box backward, so I had to keep the 'FRONT' sticker suck to remind you which way around they go on your ear! you just cant 'slip them on' very easily or you'll have them on the wrong way around or the left in the right etc. I do like this type of ear bud, these are my first pair, it is more comfortable to wear and when they work you basically forget they are even there. The quality of the sound is good etc. However, with the technical problems I would say it would be better to just buy an even cheaper pair to see if you like them etc... then invest in a more premium expensive version. With these you get a good/acceptable quality but with the same technical issues of cheaper versions, seems like the software inside isnt good eventually contacted support to return them. In the end not worth it for rare times I use them. Without the tech issues id still rate them 3 only

I’ve always had a positive experience with Anker products, but these open-ear buds didn’t fully live up to my expectations. Here’s my detailed breakdown: Pros: • Build Quality: Solid construction, as you’d expect from Anker. The product feels durable and well-made, appropriate for its price range. • Connectivity: Stable connection without drops during use. However, the range isn’t as strong as some competitors like AirPods – once you have a few walls between you, they lose connection. • Charging Speed: The charging time was quick, which is a plus if you’re always on the go. Cons: • Fit: Unfortunately, the fit wasn’t as comfortable as I hoped. After about an hour of wear, my ears started to hurt, and even after taking them off, the discomfort lingered. • Sound Quality: The sound quality was disappointing. It felt finicky, requiring the perfect angle to hit the ear canal, and didn’t compare well to other open-ear devices like Meta glasses. • Functionality: The haptic button behind the ear was awkward to use and often didn’t respond properly. I would have preferred a tap-anywhere function like the first-gen AirPods. • Volume and Conversations: When the volume is high, it’s difficult to have a conversation without taking them off or pausing the music entirely. Value for Money: While these buds are built well and have fast charging, the poor sound quality and uncomfortable fit make it hard to justify the price. With a few improvements, they could be a good value, but in their current state, they fall short.

These open earbuds aren’t about competing with top-tier noise isolation or sound quality, but that’s not what they’re for. They’re perfect if you want to enjoy your own music or podcasts while staying fully aware of your surroundings. You can walk around without messing around with your hair, and they don’t alter the sound of your voice when you speak—ideal for being in the general public (weird concept to introverts I know). Adorable (so get three, lose one side, gift it to someone, no big deal), easy to clean (or don't bother), and comfortable enough to wear like earrings all day. They don't fall off, easily worn with safety glasses or shades for driving, you might forget you're wearing them and take off a jumper and then step on one and it'll still work after a clean (experience may vary depending on your fa-). Honestly don't do that, just always play something, raw dogging anything for 8 hours is weird- that's not the right phrasing If you need to focus on a conversation, just pinch them, and it’s clear you’re paying attention. Now, if you’re really looking to block out the world, a beanie and worktunes combo would be more of a cosy immersive retreat. Honestly, splurging on consumer electronics in this economy definitely draws attention, just up to the individual if that is the attention you want. These do their job just about perfectly.

Great fit and do what they meant to really well If you want deep immersive sound these are not for you. But if you want to hear the kids while you listening to your music these are a great option

se escuchan bien, sonido muy claro, solo no esperes un gran bajeo, de hecho parecen un adorno en las orejas, la musica se mezcla con el sonido del medio ambiente de manera natural (no esperes cancelacion de ruido, estos audifonos no son para eso, pues no bloqueaan el canal auditivo) son ideales para cuando vas en viaje (al trabajo, a la escuela, a casa, etc) pues estas conciente de todo lo que te rodea, el pequeño inconveniente es que despues de un largo tiempo de uso (depende de cada quien) te deja un poco adolorida la zona donde los colocas, asi que toca ver que carcasa es la correcta, por defecto viene con la carcasa mediana. Duracion de la bateria esperada.

My partner has the bose ultra open and I sincerely considered spending almost C$400 on them, but I couldn’t justify that for primarily office use, especially because I already have much better sounding headphones and earbuds. These do not even come close to the sound quality on the bose. If you want these for music + for use as your primary buds, I’d pass on them. I use these while I’m sitting in the office listening to a show in the bg, and they work well for that, even some music is okay. If I’m feeling more inclined to listen to music one day though, I’ll use my airpods. I can wear these for ~7 hours with some readjusting, they sit in the middle of my ear but start cascading downwards where they eventually pinch. Haven’t tried the silicone tips to help prop them up. They last an entire day on one charge too, which I’m happy about! Overall, they’re cheap and will do. I’m happy with my purchase!

I love it because I used it from morning to evening .. battery is stay long. Sound a bit hurt to my ear not so good like before I brought same like this the speaker is not hurts to my ear