Soundcore R50i

Launched Jul 2023 · Earbuds (TWS)

47
BasicGifng score
Good for valueGood for bassGood for batteryGood for all-rounder

Usual price₹899

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Usual price ₹899

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Score breakdown

Sound
49
Noise cancelling
22
Battery
86
Features
40
Calls
38
Comfort & fit
—

Each part is measured the same way for every model (from specs and lab test measurements where they exist) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • Warm, punchy mid-bass suits casual listening
  • Long battery life per charge
  • Soundcore app adds EQ presets, control changes and a game mode that keeps mobile games playable
  • Comfortable for a few hours at a time
  • Ran about 8.5 h on one charge in their test
  • Small case and easy pairing with Android or iPhone
  • Rich, punchy bass with clear mids and no harsh treble

Cons

  • Dark-sounding with pushed-back vocals at low volume
  • Callers hear a quiet, thin voice; wind cuts it out
  • Moving the case can wake the buds by accident
  • Music sounds flat with muddy, bloated bass and no sparkle
  • Background noise and wind spoil calls
  • Long stems snag and buds can loosen during exercise
  • Case feels flimsy; no multipoint or ear detection
  • ScarbirMay 2023

    Good value with a warm, bassy sound and a useful app, but weak calls; tested as the P20i (same product).

  • TechGearLabNov 2025

    Cheap and comfortable but near the bottom of their test group for sound and calls; fine for podcasts. Tested as P20i.

  • DignitedJan 2024

    Rates the P20i (sold as R50i in India) among the best buds under $50 for sound, battery and comfort.

  • Stuff (South Africa)Apr 2024

    Strong value with lots of bass and good battery, held back by a basic feature set and fussy touch controls.

  • TechNaveJul 2023

    An easy-to-wear budget pair with responsive touch controls that suits voice and calls more than complex music.

  • aRecenzeApr 2026

    Czech test of the P20i/R50i: surprisingly clean sound and long battery for very little money.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers10 mm dynamic
CodecsSBC, AAC
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserPresets
Noise cancelling
ANCNo
Transparency / ambient modeNo
Battery
Earbuds alone10 h
With the case30 h
Measured in a test8.5 h (tested as Soundcore P20i (same product))
Fast charging10 min = 2 h
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Microphones2
Call noise reductionAI call noise reduction
Connection
Bluetooth5.3
Multipoint (two devices at once)No
Latency / game modegame mode
AppYes
Build & fit
Water resistanceIPX5
Controlstouch
In-ear detectionNo
Other
ColoursBlack, White, Navy Blue, Pink, Light Blue

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