Anker SoundBuds Surge vs. Soundcore Life Note 3i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Anker SoundBuds Surge and Soundcore Life Note 3i. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Anker SoundBuds Surge vs. Soundcore Life Note 3i Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Anker SoundBuds Surge Soundcore Life Note 3i
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 2.9 cm x 6.26 cm x 4.9 cm / 40.9 g
Earbud: 1.9 cm x 1.5 cm x 3.1 cm / 4.9 g
Charging case with earphones: 50.8 g
Colour Black Black
Protection Sweat-resistant, water-resistant Splashproof, sweat-resistant, rainproof, IPX5
Design Sports -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Anker SoundBuds Surge Soundcore Life Note 3i
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Soundcore Life Note 3i have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Anker SoundBuds Surge.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Note 3i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 6 mm 10 mm Soundcore Life Note 3i have a thicker diaphragm than Anker SoundBuds Surge.
Features Magnetic ear buds -
MICROPHONE Anker SoundBuds Surge Soundcore Life Note 3i
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Note 3i microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Anker SoundBuds Surge Soundcore Life Note 3i
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, skip track -
CABLE Anker SoundBuds Surge Soundcore Life Note 3i
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Anker SoundBuds Surge Soundcore Life Note 3i
Features - Transparent Hearing mode
BATTERY AND CHARGING Anker SoundBuds Surge Soundcore Life Note 3i
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Soundcore Life Note 3i lasts longer on a single charge than the Anker SoundBuds Surge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
OTHERS Anker SoundBuds Surge Soundcore Life Note 3i
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, clothing clip, USB charging cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of EarWings 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards - IPX5
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 18 months
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