The Midnight Black soundcore C50i is the most understated of the three colours: a matte black clip that almost disappears against dark hair, glasses and sportswear. These are open-ear earbuds from Anker that clip gently onto the edge of the ear instead of going into the canal, so you stay aware of what is around you while running or working. Each earbud has a 12mm driver, the earbuds are rated IP55, and Anker puts battery life at up to 7 hours of music per charge and up to 28 hours with the case.
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Why black: for workouts and hard daily use
The inside of the clip touches your skin for the whole workout, and sweat, sunscreen and dust from outdoor tracks show up quickly on light colours. The black soundcore C50i hides most of that, which makes it the pick for anyone who runs the Corniche early in the morning, cycles, or trains at the gym every day. It is also the most discreet colour for work, unnoticed in meetings with a suit or a dark kandura. To care for it, wipe the clip with a damp cloth after training and let it dry before it goes back in the case; black hides dirt but does not stop it building up.
A clip that stays put while you move
Anker describes the FlexiClip design as memory titanium with a soft, skin-friendly coating, so the clip presses gently on the edge of the ear and springs back to shape after you take it off. Each earbud weighs 5.5 g, and that weight spread around the ear helps it stay in place through jumping and running. Controls on the soundcore C50i are physical buttons rather than touch panels, which is useful in sport: sweaty fingers do not trigger false taps, and adjusting the clip does not pause the music by accident.
A 12mm driver in an open design
Anker says the 12mm driver is 123% larger than the 10.8mm driver common in clip-on earbuds, by its own method of comparison. Even so, bass from any open-ear design is lighter than from earbuds that seal the canal, because part of the sound escapes into the room. That is fine for running and walking, but it means turning the volume up in crowded places. Anker’s spec sheet does not list the supported codecs, and an equaliser is available in the soundcore app.
Calls, translation and connection
The soundcore C50i has two microphones with AI noise reduction that focuses on your voice and softens the sound around you. It connects over Bluetooth 6.0 and stays linked to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop. With soundcore app version 4.0.1 or later you get two-way real-time translation across 100 languages and an AI assistant, useful when travelling or dealing with customers in other languages. In call mode the battery lasts up to 4.5 hours per charge and up to 18 hours with the case, in Anker’s internal testing.
The rest, in brief
Music playback runs up to 7 hours per charge and up to 28 hours with the case, and a 10-minute charge gives about 2 hours, all from Anker’s internal tests and varying with use. IP55 means protection against dust, splashing water, sweat and rain, but not swimming or immersion. The charging case comes in the same black and charges over USB-C.
Who This Is Not For
The soundcore C50i is not for anyone who wants to shut out noise on a plane or the metro: it is open-ear with no active noise cancelling. People close to you may hear some of the sound in quiet rooms at high volume. IP55 is not enough for swimming, and listeners who want heavy bass will be better served by in-ear earbuds.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the soundcore C50i 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 Earbuds range, or see the official soundcore C50i page.
soundcore C50i Specifications
- Model: Anker soundcore C50i (D1101)
- Colour: Midnight Black
- Design: Open-ear, FlexiClip memory-titanium clip
- Driver: 12mm
- Playback (music): Up to 7 hours, up to 28 hours with the case
- Playback (calls): Up to 4.5 hours, up to 18 hours with the case
- Fast charging: 10 minutes for about 2 hours
- Protection: IP55
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 6.0, two-device connection
- Microphones: 2, with AI noise reduction
- Controls: Physical buttons
- Weight: 5.5 g per earbud
- App: soundcore 4.0.1 or later: translation in 100 languages, AI assistant, EQ
- Codecs: Not listed by Anker
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
soundcore C50i FAQ
Does the soundcore C50i stay on while running?
Yes. The memory-titanium clip grips the edge of the ear, though the fit varies a little with ear shape.
Do sweat marks show on the black version?
No, not as easily as on white, but wiping it after a workout still matters for hygiene.
Can I swim with the soundcore C50i?
No. IP55 covers sweat, dust and splashes only.
Can it connect to my phone and laptop at once?
Yes. It supports two devices at the same time over Bluetooth 6.0.
Does the soundcore C50i support hi-res audio or LDAC?
Anker does not publish the supported codecs for this model and does not list hi-res audio support.
Are the controls touch-sensitive?
No. They are physical buttons, so sweat or adjusting the clip does not trigger false presses.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine soundcore C50i by Anker, 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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