Soundcore by Anker V30i Open-Ear Headphones, Ultra-Comfort, Lightweight Design, Snug Fit, Ergonomic Ear Hooks, Robust Bass, 36H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3, App Control, Clear Calls, Wireless Earbuds

Deliver on their Promise
The short version is that these deliver on their promise and they do so very well. I use these for running and commuting to work on foot in downtown Chicago, as well as for phone calls/video calls. I wanted to be able to hear my surroundings during those activities and to limit how much time I spend with something plugging my ear canal. For years I’ve used the kind of earbud that has a silicon tip and plugs your ear canal to block outside noise (which they do well) but I’m worried it could be impacting my hearing and/or ear canal, especially since I wear them so much. The PRIMARY reason I bought the Soundcore V30is (I think the V20is are their more recent model) AND the Soundcore Aerofit 2s (twice as expensive with some upgrades) was for marathon training and running long races. Below I’ve provided a comparison of each (they both receive 5* from me).DELIVERING ON THEIR OVERALL PROMISE: both do this very well!COMFORT: they’re both very comfortable under any circumstances except when you have a beanie over them or anything that’ll apply pressured to your ears – they’re still comfortable enough to wear in those circumstances but not as comfortable. I think the Aerofit 2s are a smidge more comfortable and that’s partially because they’re a little smaller, thinner and more flexible/pliable/customizable in their fit.FIT: they both fit surprisingly well and securely – I’ve run marathons in both with sunglasses and a baseball cap/running hat on during the marathons and these fit and stayed comfortably. The Aerofit2s also fit better and more securely than the V30is for the same reasons as mentioned above. The ability to customize the fit of the Aerofit2s is one of the areas in which they separate themselves from the V30is in a meaningful way – if you have unique ears/non typical ears this is something you may want to consider.SWEAT RESISTANCE: both have done a really good job of managing sweat over prolonged periods of time (hours). The V30is took an inadvertent direct hit from a cup of water during a race – I thought they were going to fry and I’d be stuck with one earbud for 20 miles but they handled it like a champ! So far they’ve both been great on this front.BATTERY LIFE: as promised for both (very good).APP FEATURES: both have a robust app that helps with customizing their sound and touch controls which is handy.SOUND: I’m not an audiophile but for what these are I find them impressive in this department. The Aerofit2s have noticeably better sound but not meaningfully better (if that makes sense). Neither are going to be the best sounding earbuds out there because of their style so be mindful of that pending your use case for these.VOLUME: One issue some seem to have with this style of earbud is volume not being loud enough, these get plenty loud enough!MICs for Calls: I hate that most reviews don’t address this. These both work well in most situations but – like every single pair of wireless earbuds I’ve ever owned at every price point – in a really noisy environment the clarity of them breaks down. BOTH work well in quiet environments and also relatively noisy ones (I tested both on my balcony with traffic below and a decent amount of wind – their clarity deteriorated slightly but both still worked really well. The Aerofit2s are superior in this area and this is likely the other area where they separate themselves in a noticeable way from the V30is (customizable fit being the first area).Other mentionable differences: the Aerofit2s case is more premium feeling and slightly smaller (both are bulkier than average for earbuds but not problematically so). The Aerofit2’s case has wireless charging if that matters to you. The Aerofit2’s bluetooth capabilities are better and allow you to be connected to multiple devices at once.CONCLUSION: if you are thinking of getting a set of over-ear earbuds primarily for working out, casual use, commuting, etc. then either are excellent choices and I’d probably save the $ and go with the V30is or V20is if premium sound isn’t a priority for you. If you want something with better sound, a more customizable fit, some additional features and a better aesthetic when on then the Aerofit2s are IMO worth the extra $ (if those things matter to you).

Decent Quality & Sound
Battery life is great with music play and calls.Sound is pretty good for something that rests outside of the ears. You can hear your surroundings and the music. The bass isn’t great even with the app boost but if you want bass then use classic headphones, a real stereo, or in-ear buds.You have to turn the volume up beyond the recommended level if you’re in noisy places like the subway system, bus, or loud music playing gyms. Again, if you want surround sound noise cancelation loudness this isn’t for you.It’s a very comfortable over the ear design. It’s lightweight and doesn’t interfere with my glasses. Stays in place. Calls and music are clear. The other party can hear me very well during calls. However, it’s not made for smaller ears and will easily fall off at the slightest bump (i.e. Children).The app isn’t necessary in order to use them as they try to convince you but does allow for extra sound control options that come in handy.Overall I’m satisfied with my purchase!

I am really impressed by what these 48$ pair of open ear earbuds delivers for such low price !! So much better than I expected, the sound is very very good and the bass is amazing and very punchy, the battery life is impressive, however the case is a bit chunky tbh. The earbuds are super light and comfortable I even forgot that I have them on my ears after 5 minutes of use and once you wear them they won’t go anywhere becuase they fit snugly. Don’t hesitate to try these, I mean what can go wrong for 48 bucks !! Just go for it

Der Sound ist soundcore-typisch gut und kann mit deutlich teueren Kopfhörern absolut mithalten.Es sind sehr gute Open-Ear-Hörer, die die Umgebung wahrnehmen lassen und trotzdem die Musik oder ein Hörbuch mit gutem Sound wiedergeben. Besonders draußen, beim Sporteln und im Verkehr genießt man den eigenen Sound und kriegt trotzdem die Umgebung gut mit. Hier zeigen die V30i voll Ihre Stärke.Das Koppeln mit Bluetooth 5.3 funktioniert problemlos. Das Öffnen der Box ist ausreichend für das Verbinden mit dem Smartphone. Raus aus der Box nehmen, Earpiece locker ins und Bügel hinters Ohr und schon geht es los – kein nerviges Knöpfe drücken – direkt sound. Das geht mit einer Hand schnell und problemlos. So macht es Spaß.Der Sound ist klar, ausgewogen und etwas mittenbetont. Vor allem Podcasts, Hörbüchern und Musik über streaming wird der Ohrhörer voll gerecht.Die earpieces sitzen druckfrei locker auf dem Ohr und die sounds treffen trotzdem präzise in den Gehörgang. Die Ohrbügel sind angenehm weich und sitzen trotzdem gut und sicher hinter dem Ohr. Das ist auch bei längerem Gebrauch oder unter einer Mütze richtig gut.Die earbuds bieten start/stopp und nächster Track/vorheriger Track mit einem bzw zwei Klicks auf das earpiece. Laut und leise geht dann am Smartphone. Der Soundauslass liegt präzise über dem Ohrkanal, es ist alles klar und ohne Klirren zu verstehen und vom Gehörten dringt nur wenig nach Außen.Der Akku reicht sehr lange, der Ladestand wird auf dem Smartphone angezeigt. In der Box kann dreimal nachgeladen werden. Dann muss die Box mit USB-C wieder aufgeladen werden.Wirklich ein gelungenes Produkt und absolute Kaufempfehlung zum Musikhören mit gutem Klang, wenn die Umgebung wahrnehmbar bleiben soll.