The soundcore V20i Black is an open-ear headphone from Anker that never enters your ear canal. Each earbud rests just outside the ear on a hook that wraps behind it, so cars, cyclists and the people around you stay audible while music plays. Black is the quietest of the three colours soundcore offers (Black, White and Blue): it blends with dark hair, sunglasses and most training kit, and it hides sweat and sunscreen better than the lighter options. Inside are 16 mm titanium-coated drivers with BassUp, hooks that adjust to four positions, around 8 hours per charge and up to 36 hours with the case.
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Why black, and who it suits
The soundcore V20i Black is the sensible pick for anyone who wears earbuds for evening runs, cycling or long walks along the Corniche, because the dark hooks do not show grime, sweat lines or sunscreen the way white does. It is also the discreet choice for office wear, where you want something that does not draw attention. The music-synced LED lights stand out more on a dark body after sunset, and you can change or switch them off in the app. For care, wipe both earbuds with a dry cloth after training and let them dry before they go back into the case.
Fit: four-position hooks
Ear shapes vary a lot, which is the main fit problem with open-ear designs. On the soundcore V20i Black, soundcore answers this with a hook that rotates to four positions. Moving it brings the speaker closer to or further from the ear opening, which changes both comfort and how much bass you hear, since nothing seals the ear. Spend the first few days trying all four positions until you find one that stays put on a run without pressing on the top of the ear during long sessions. Glasses wearers often settle on a different position from everyone else.
Sound with an open design
Each side uses a 16 mm driver with a titanium-coated dome, and soundcore adds BassUp, which analyses the music in real time to make up for some of the bass that open-ear designs lose. Codecs are SBC and AAC, according to soundcore’s support FAQ, and it quotes a maximum volume of 90 dB and latency of around 200 ms. At high volume some sound leaks to people next to you; that is normal for this type. The soundcore app adds EQ presets, a custom EQ, touch-control settings and the LED options.
Battery, charging and the case
soundcore’s comparison table lists about 8 hours per charge and up to 36 hours with the case. A 10-minute charge gives roughly one hour of playback. Practically, the soundcore V20i Black covers a full working day plus the commute, and the case tops it up a few times before you need a cable. The case does not support wireless charging, so keep a USB-C cable in your bag. soundcore does not publish the weight of the earbuds or the case.
Calls, multipoint and sweat protection
On the soundcore V20i Black, four microphones with an AI algorithm pick up your voice on calls, and multipoint keeps the earbuds connected to two devices, for example your phone and laptop. The product page lists IP55, while soundcore’s FAQ gives IPX5 for the earbuds; either way that covers sweat and splashes, not submersion, and the case itself is not water-resistant. soundcore’s support FAQ lists Bluetooth 5.4 with about 10 m range. You can wear one earbud alone, but pairing and app settings need both.
Who This Is Not For
The soundcore V20i Black is not for anyone who wants isolation on a flight or the metro: it is open-ear with no noise cancelling. Sound leaks at high volume, bass is lighter than sealed in-ear earbuds, and there is no LDAC. Latency of around 200 ms is too slow for competitive gaming. It is not for swimming, the case has no wireless charging, and soundcore does not publish its weight.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the soundcore V20i Black brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. It reaches any emirate within 3 business days at most, with free delivery 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 V20i product page.
soundcore V20i Black Specifications
- Model: soundcore V20i (A3876)
- Colour: Black
- Design: Open-ear, behind-the-ear hook with 4 positions
- Drivers: 16 mm, titanium-coated dome, BassUp
- Noise cancelling: None (open-ear design)
- Battery: About 8 h per charge; up to 36 h with the case
- Quick charge: 10 minutes for about 1 hour
- Bluetooth: 5.4 (soundcore FAQ), about 10 m range, multipoint
- Codecs: SBC, AAC
- Max volume: 90 dB
- Latency: Around 200 ms
- Microphones: 4, with AI algorithm
- Water resistance: IP55 (product page) / IPX5 earbuds (FAQ); case not water-resistant
- Lights: Music-synced LED, customisable in the app
- Weight: Not published by soundcore
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
soundcore V20i Black FAQ
Does the soundcore V20i Black hide sweat and sunscreen marks?
Yes, better than the white version; a quick wipe after training keeps it clean.
Can I switch off the LED lights on the soundcore V20i Black?
Yes. You change or turn off the lights in the soundcore app.
Is the soundcore V20i Black good for evening runs?
Yes. The open design lets you hear traffic, and the four-position hook keeps it steady.
Does it have noise cancelling?
No. It is open-ear by design so you hear your surroundings.
How long does the battery last?
About 8 hours per charge and up to 36 hours with the case, per soundcore.
Can I use it for swimming?
No. It resists sweat and splashes only, and the case is not water-resistant.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine soundcore V20i by Anker in Black, brand-new in its sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
3 business days at most across the UAE. Orders from AED 300 ship free, and the checkout page shows any current fee for your order.
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