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-ResistantClimatePartner certified

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 so wanted to love these earbuds for the following reasons1. They sound great for non-invasive earbuds. Lovely rich sound.2. They look cool! I got them in the pearl colour and they look great in the ears.3. Great price for quality of them.However, for me, only one ear was comfortable. The left ear - no problem... no pressure and so very comfy. The right ear - oooof....it squeezed right from the start and the pressure and pain got worse the longer I wore them.I guess I have odd ears. I also guess, these will fit some, and not others.I hope they fit you, for the 3 reasons above.

Got this as present for my husband, he’s very pleased with them. I was kind of worried as he is particular when it comes to earphones and headphones.There are three different plastic cup sizes to fit ears, they remained unmoved while working out. Super comfortable, usually forgets he has them on! Battery lasts a long time too.Easy to operate and fit in, excellent quality and sound! Audio can be customised via Soundcore App. Touch controls are very responsive andPractical.Outstanding value for money, totally recommend

Liked the interesting design and when trying them around the house after some adjustment they stopped pinching my love and were pretty comfortable, when you get it right the sounds not bad too.The first time I used them in the Gym the sucked up sweat from my ears and the right hand one was all misted inside. It never worked again, couldn’t charge or switch on. They claim they are IPX4 water resistant but i found them as waterproof as toilet paper.

comfortable, good sound, great for running. new favourite ear buds

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.

I love my new ear phones. I must admit it took me ages to get them on my ears. Persivered and sorted it. Very comfortable now. The sound is very clear.

Superb earbuds, work exceptionally well, missing 5th star due to not having all "accessories" in package on 1st opening??Other than that, worth it!