soundcore C40i | Flexible and Comfortable Clip-On Earbuds

With a recent ear injury, I can't wear my regular in-ear buds for runs or work for a while. These clip-ons have been fantastic; they've brought back the joy of music and podcasts that I didn't fully realize how much I had been missing.I had assumed that all clip-ons would sacrifice volume and audio quality and risk being heard by people nearby, but the sound quality on these Anker Soundcore clip-ons is surprisingly good, and the volume can go way higher than I need (or even want). I had a friend put her ear next to mine and tell me when she could hear sound leaking, and she heard nothing until I raised the volume beyond what I would ever listen at, so all's good there too.The mics on my other earbuds do a significantly better job at clearly transmitting my voice on phone calls, but these are still usable. We recorded a test call so I could hear it, and it sounded like when someone's conference-call software is over-aggressively reducing noise and clipping too much voice frequency.The comfort surprised me. These buds are lightweight and ergonomic enough that I hardly feel them on my ears when I'm listening. It's only when they're on my ears but I'm not actively using them that I really notice them hugging my helix. The default ear grips are the right size for me and aren't at all tight or squeezy. They just rest there lightly.I absolutely love that the app lets me customize what the tap commands. On my other buds, the commands aren't intuitive to me, but these are easy to remember since I set them. And button-pressing is more comfortable on these clip-ons compared to my in-ear buds, where every press requires putting pressure against the inside of my ear. (My favorite are the "tap" style that might be capacitive or something, so no pressure is involved, but neither these nor my other buds have that.)The build-quality doesn't *feel* as solid as on my other pair. These buds feel plasticky, as does the case. But that impression is only while in hand, not while on ear. Also, that impression goes the other way once I open the case: inside are magnets that pull the buds perfectly into charging position but also release the buds at what feels like just the right amount of force, like in a tactilely satisfying way.Bluetooth pairing was a breeze, and charging is straightforward, with a bright status LED on the case. My other set is older (but fancier) and has pin-hole LEDs that are hard to see.These are IPX4 water resistant, so working out with them ought to be fine, but I wouldn't take them running like I do with my other buds, which are fully waterproof and can handle pooling sweat (it's *hot* where I live) then accompany me for a swim. I'm also not sure how well these would stay on during a road run. I gave them a few skips of a jump rope, and they didn't fall off but started to feel like they could. I don't hold this against them, because they seem like they weren't designed for sports (or marketed for it) like my other ones, and these are very good for the price range they're in. But I do miss those features.These have been great ear buds, and I expect I'll continue using them even after my ear gets fixed and heals (may it hurry up though!) because the quality is really good and I find them comfy and even kinda cute.

I have TMJ and these are great! In ear pods usually move around a lot due to my TMJ and cause the sound to pause or disconnect when on the phone or listening to music. Also I can hear everything around me and also hear my music or my call.No more calling out huh or are you talking to me? lolWhat I don’t like is the hard plastic ear pieces so they fit my very tiny ears. I have the large ones on so it doesn’t slip around. I do wish there was a silicone option because on my tiny ears these things look bulky.I also don’t like that there are no options for cases available yet AND I cannot track these.

The Soundcore C40i by Anker is an earbud set with an open-ear design. The earbuds get attached onto the earlobes with an 'U' shape design.The earbuds come in a hard case and each one of them have a multifunction single button that serves as Bluetooth pairing, answer and hang calls, volume controls and also previous and next track selection.The Soundcore C40i by Anker are as light as feathers and they are the only earbuds I can use the entire day without noticing I have them on me. They go onto the thinnest part of the lobe and they conformed to it securely, even on vigorous movements. They come with extra attachments in case you need a tighter fit, but I did not need them.The sound quality of these earphones is very good, and the Souncore app allows for more audio and controls customizations. The audio includes features such as adding a bit of extra bass, 3D Surround sound, EQ or volume booster. Only one sound effect could be selected at a time. The app also allows to customize the left and right buttons to your liking. Although the app is not necessary for basic functionality, it could also be use to upgrade the firmware of the earbuds.I like the physical buttons, but I did notice a bit of a lag by the earbuds to respond to the touch of the control buttons. It could take a second for the earbuds to respond after pressing the buttons, whether to pause music, increase volume or select the next audio track. Maybe Anker could fix it with a firmware update.The Soundcore C40i have a remarkable blend of unique design, very good audio quality, and all-day comfort. I do like that these earbuds are simple to use and leave your ears open to hear everything around you.

Soundcore C40i by Anker, Open-Ear Earbuds, Clip-On Headphones, Flexible Joint Design, Button Controls, Lightweight Comfort, Stable Fit with Attachable Ear Grips, Expansive Drivers for Clear Sound -PROS - These SOUNDCORE open ear earbuds are a great alternative to bulky headphones. These are super simple to use from the start. Simply pair, put in your ears (see instructions), and enjoy. The product comes with the appropriate amount of literature for ease of use, including a larger instruction manual and an easy referral guide. The sound is clear. Each are conveniently labeled either ‘L’ or ‘R’.CONS - The charging cord is very short. The product does not come with a charging block, just the cord.OVERALL - These are a great alternative to bulky headphones with clear sound and are easy to use.Thank you for reading my review!

The sound quality of both the speakers and mic on these earbuds is fantastic. They are super easy to pair, just remember to remove the stickers from the earbuds and place the earbuds back in the case. Then close it. When you open it again, it will automatically pair. I ran these for several hours today before fully charging them. I work from home and have many online meetings. These performed flawlessly. I could hear my colleagues clearly and they could hear me. I have nothing bad to say about them. These are my new goto earbuds.