The Soundcore V40i is an open-ear headphone from Anker: a hook sits over the top of your ear and a small speaker rests just outside the ear canal, so nothing goes inside and you still hear traffic, gym announcements and the person next to you. This is the black version. soundcore rates it at 6 hours per charge and 21 hours with the case, with IP55 protection against sweat, dust and rain, Bluetooth 5.4 and two-device multipoint. Because it is open, it has no noise cancelling and will not quiet a busy Metro carriage or a flight.
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Open-Ear: What It Gives and What It Cannot Do
Most earbuds seal the ear canal with a silicone tip; the Soundcore V40i does not enter the ear at all. A flexible hook holds a small speaker just outside the canal, pointed inward. The benefit is awareness: you hear a car behind you on a cycling lane, a trainer calling your name or a colleague at the next desk without removing anything, and nothing sits inside a hot ear canal on a summer run. The cost is isolation. soundcore lists no noise cancelling, and an open design cannot block outside sound, so in a mall or on a plane you will raise the volume, and at high volume people nearby may hear some of your music.
Four Hook Levels and the 7.5 dB Bass Figure
The Soundcore V40i is built around a 4-level adjustable ear hook. Moving the hook changes where the speaker sits, and soundcore says it can bring the sound about 5.5 mm closer to the ear canal. soundcore claims up to 7.5 dB more bass, measured in its own lab against non-adjustable hooks; that compares hook positions, not open-ear against sealed earbuds, which will still go deeper. Behind the hooks are 16 x 13 mm drivers with a high-elastic diaphragm. soundcore says the hooks fit over 99% of ear shapes and sizes, and each earbud weighs 10.1 g. Try all four levels with a song you know well before settling.
Battery and Charging
soundcore rates the Soundcore V40i at 6 hours of playback per charge and 21 hours in total with the case; its support FAQ says a fully charged case gives the earbuds about 2.5 extra charges. soundcore does not publish the volume behind these figures, so expect less at the higher volumes open-ear listeners use outdoors. A 10-minute charge gives about 1.5 hours of playback, though the FAQ notes the earbuds do not support a separate fast-charging mode. The case does not charge wirelessly; it charges over the USB-C cable in the box. soundcore does not publish full charging times or battery capacity.
Bluetooth 5.4, Multipoint, Latency and Calls
The Soundcore V40i uses Bluetooth 5.4 with a 10 m range. Dual connection is on by default, so it can stay paired with a phone and a laptop at once, and the earbuds remember up to 8 devices. soundcore publishes latency of 230 ms on SBC, 320 ms on AAC and 135 ms in game mode, so turn game mode on for mobile games; it lists no LDAC or Hi-Res codec. Four microphones with AI noise filtering handle calls. Touch controls cover playback, and volume can be added in the soundcore app, which also offers 22 EQ presets and a custom EQ. There is no wear detection, so music does not pause when you remove a bud.
Black for Training Days
The Soundcore V40i is rated IP55, which covers dust and water jets: heavy sweat on a run, a sudden shower and the fine dust of a UAE summer. It does not cover immersion, so keep it out of the pool and from under the tap. The case is lid-free, with magnets that hold the buds and a light bar for status; dry the buds before you drop them in. Black is the practical choice for gym bags and outdoor training: it hides sweat marks, sunscreen and dust on the hooks, and looks discreet with sunglasses or a cap. The white version shares the same specifications.
Who This Is Not For
The Soundcore V40i is not for anyone who wants to block noise on flights, the Metro or in open offices: it has no noise cancelling and an open design. A sealed earbud will always give deeper bass. IP55 does not cover swimming. There is no wear detection, no wireless charging on the case and no LDAC or Hi-Res codec, and soundcore does not publish the volume behind its 6-hour figure.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Soundcore V40i brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. Delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Headphones range, or see the official soundcore V40i product page.
Soundcore V40i Specifications
- Model: soundcore V40i (A3878)
- Colour: Black
- Design: Open-ear, over-ear hook, 4-level adjustable
- Drivers: 16 x 13 mm, high-elastic diaphragm
- Bass: Up to 7.5 dB more vs non-adjustable hooks (soundcore lab data)
- Playtime: 6 hours per charge, 21 hours with case (volume not published)
- Case charges: About 2.5 extra charges
- Quick charge: 10 minutes for about 1.5 hours
- Wireless charging: Not supported
- Bluetooth: 5.4, range 10 m
- Codecs: SBC, AAC
- Latency: 230 ms SBC, 320 ms AAC, 135 ms game mode
- Multipoint: 2 devices, on by default; remembers up to 8
- Noise cancelling: None
- Microphones: 4, AI noise filtering
- Wear detection: Not supported
- EQ: 22 presets and custom EQ in the soundcore app
- Water and dust: IP55 (not for swimming)
- Weight: 10.1 g per earbud
- Case: Lid-free magnetic case with light bar
- In the box: Earbuds, charging case, USB-C cable
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Soundcore V40i FAQ
Does the Soundcore V40i have noise cancelling?
No. soundcore lists no noise cancelling, and the open-ear design lets outside sound in by design.
How long does the Soundcore V40i battery last?
6 hours per charge and 21 hours with the case, according to soundcore; expect less at high volume.
Can I swim with the Soundcore V40i?
No. IP55 covers sweat, dust and water jets, not immersion.
Can the Soundcore V40i connect to two devices at once?
Yes. Dual connection is on by default, and the earbuds remember up to 8 devices.
Does the case charge wirelessly?
No. soundcore’s FAQ confirms the case charges over USB-C only.
Is the black version different from the white one inside?
No. Both colours share the same drivers, battery and features.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine soundcore V40i in black, brand-new in its sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
Up to 3 business days anywhere in the UAE, free on orders from AED 300; any current delivery fee for your order is shown at checkout.
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