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Series

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Arctis1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact model heading establishes the Arctis family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3959, A3959Z11, A3959Z21, A3959Z31, A3959Z51, A3959Z61, A3959311, A3959321, A3959331, A3959351, A3959361, A3959N11, A3959N21, A3959N31, A3959N51, A3959N611Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Product model row: A3959N11 Black, A3959N21 White, A3959N31 Blue, A3959N51 Pink, A3959N61 Green.3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959QSG.pdfRead 6 October 2026Cover: Model A3959 / A3959L / A3959R.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026US SKUs from the store's product data (products/soundcore-p30i.js): A3959Z11 Black, A3959Z21 White, A3959Z31 Sky Blue, A3959Z61 Green, A3959Z51 Pink.6Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/a3959-soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026UK SKUs from the store's product data: A3959311 Black, A3959321 White, A3959331 Sky Blue, A3959361 Green, A3959351 Pink. They carry the same barcodes as the US Zxx SKUs, so the GTINs are stored on the US rows only.7Regulatory filingcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0917/4807/3750/files/A3959_soundcore_P30i_R50i_EU_Declaration.pdfRead 6 October 2026EU and UK Declaration of Conformity: product names soundcore P30i and soundcore R50i NC, model no. A3959. The R50i NC alias comes from this document.

61706, 61707, 61708, 61709, 61714, 61715, 61716, 61717, 61680, 61681, 61682, 61683, 61710, 61711, 61712, 61713, HS35R, HS35L, HS35TX, HS35C, HS35TXX1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026US structured Product data and embedded colour/platform variation list. Retail SKUs 61706-61709 and 61714-61717.9Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026European structured Product data and embedded variation list.13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory hardware models: right HS35R, left HS35L, PS transceiver HS35TX, case HS35C. Retail SKUs retained from each maker colour/platform page.15Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/arctis_gamebuds_x_digipig_en_us_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Xbox manual regulatory section: Xbox transceiver HS35TXX. Shared left/right buds HS35L/HS35R and case HS35C.

GTIN / EAN

194644186333, 194644193515, 194644193508, 194644193492, 194644193485, 4571411218361, 4571411218378, 4571411218385, 4571411218392, 45714112184081Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026JAN barcodes from the store's product data (products/a3959.js): N11 4571411218361, N21 4571411218378, N31 4571411218385, N51 4571411218392, N61 4571411218408.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026US barcodes: Z11 194644186333, Z21 194644193515, Z31 194644193508, Z61 194644193485, Z51 194644193492.

5707119062640, 810164140098, 5707119062664, 810164140104, 5707119062688, 810164140111, 5707119062701, 810164140128, 5707119069304, 810164144386, 5707119069328, 810164144393, 5707119069342, 810164144409, 5707119069366, 810164144416, 5707119057226, 810052987132, 5707119058261, 8100529878731Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Black PS US: EAN 5707119062640, UPC 8101641400982Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black Xbox US: EAN 5707119062664, UPC 8101641401043Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119062688, UPC 8101641401114Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119062701, UPC 810164140128. Listed as not orderable5Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069304, UPC 810164144386. Launch date 2026-09-01 in store data6Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069328, UPC 810164144393. Launch date 2026-09-01 in store data7Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069342, UPC 8101641444098Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069366, UPC 8101641444169Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black PS EU: EAN 5707119057226, UPC 81005298713210Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black Xbox EU: EAN 5707119058261, UPC 810052987873

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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26 September 202412Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Dated opening announcement: September 26, 2024. Footer has a conflicting September 20 dateline, opening and preorder date preferred.

Status

Available5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026US store sells all five colours at 49.99 USD.

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026In stock at the US store

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$159.9912Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Availability paragraph: North American original MSRP $159.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€169.9912Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Availability paragraph: EMEA original MSRP €169.99.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, SE, JP1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 20265Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026US store.6Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/a3959-soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026UK store sells the A3959311 to A3959361 SKUs at 49.99 GBP.8Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Anker Nordics store lists the A3959311, A3959321, A3959331, A3959351 and A3959361 SKUs with prices in SEK.

US, EU1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026US regional maker product heading.9Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026German/EU regional maker purchase page. EU priced SKU rows documented in variant verification.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Sky Blue, Pink, Green, Blue1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Japanese colour names ブラック, ホワイト, ブルー, ピンク, グリーン, translated as Black, White, Blue, Pink, Green.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 20266Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/a3959-soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

Black, White, Glorange, Yuzu, Matcha1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact parent product variation attributes Color values Black/White/Glorange/Yuzu/Matcha. Platform-specific purchase rows checked separately.

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Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Store category Gaming In-Ear

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026FAQ: choose an ear tip size that gives a firm fit and seal (密閉感) in the ear. Silicone-tip style in-ear buds.

In-ear11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Type: In-ear

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Product photos show stem buds.

Stemless1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product photos show stemless buds

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026FAQ: either the left or the right earbud can be used alone.

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RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

Asoundcore P30i

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	10	1

Source1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: 10 mm dynamic driver.2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: driver unit 10 mm.9Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Complete front-cavity teardown shows the single 10 mm dynamic audio transducer, with separate microphone. No microphone counted as audio driver.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	6	1

Source16Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 30 September 2026Key Specs: 6 mm neodymium drivers. Performance paragraph explicitly says a pair of 6 mm drivers. One in each earbud. Neodymium is magnet material, not a transducer-type claim.17Reviewtechporn.ph/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Transducer table and specification paragraph explicitly identify dynamic technology. Existing 6 mm/count 1 from GamesRadar preserved.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026

Dynamic17Reviewtechporn.ph/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications paragraph expressly states dynamic drivers and Transducer table says Dynamic. Exact original GameBuds, not an inference from neodymium magnet. Public RTINGS comparison table corroborates Dynamic transducer.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: 20-20 kHz.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: headphone frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz.

Impedance

16Ω2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: 16 ohms.

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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Yes18Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026SteelSeries GG and Sonar section explicitly says profiles applied for both 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth are saved to GameBuds and remain when moved to different devices. Engine hardware EQ, not Sonar host-only processing. Reviewed white PlayStation edition. Maker separate gaming/mobile saved presets corroborates.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

818Reviewhifireport.com/soundcore-p30i-by-anker-noise-cancelling-earbuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026App and Customization section explicitly states eight-band custom EQ for P30i. Hardware/app feature statement, not a measurement. App/firmware version unstated. Does not establish onboard EQ storage. 22 presets is a separate count.

1018Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Same section explicitly says 10-band PEQ. Exact PCTuning review independently states EQ with 10 adjustable frequencies, PC app required for custom creation. No count borrowed from another Arctis model or Sonar bus.25Reviewpctuning.cz/article/konecne-tws-pecky-na-hrani-recenze-sluchatek-steelseries-arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds software paragraph explicitly EQ with 10 adjustable frequencies, only in PC app. Independent corroboration of HiFi Oasis 10-band hardware-EQ profile description. Sonar host processing remains distinct.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

soundcore Signature, Bass Booster, Bass Reducer, Treble Booster, Acoustic, Flat13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Improve-the-Bass-Quality-of-Your-soundcore-P30i-R50i-NC-EarbudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Bass Quality article: Bass Booster and Bass Reducer. Other four named presets explicitly visible in Scarbir P30i app screenshot: soundcore Signature, Treble Booster, Acoustic, Flat. Total 22 options is not a complete named list. No unpictured names guessed.14Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p30i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact P30i Sound Effects screenshot read at full size: Bass Reducer, Treble Booster, soundcore Signature, Acoustic, Flat. Custom is a control and More is navigation, not named presets. Maker Bass Booster also verified.

Flat, Deep Bass19Maker product pagesteelseries.com/blog/best-earbuds-for-the-gym-1237Read 7 October 2026Maker exact GameBuds blog explicitly says I use the Deep Bass preset. Flat is explicitly named by exact maker support article 31369371701389 as Engine EQ setting. Only verified literal preset names listed, not an invented exhaustive 300-name library.20Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/31369371701389-Why-is-the-audio-on-my-Arctis-GameBuds-distortedRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds support article says set Engine EQ to Flat when using Sonar, or set Sonar to Flat when using Engine/mobile EQ. Flat name verified as headset Engine preset, not a noise-control mode.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

3D sound5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table: 3D sound ticked for P30i. No platform condition stated.

360° Spatial Audio, Tempest 3D, Sonar Spatial, Microsoft Spatial1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Supported (incl. Tempest 3 D, Sonar Spatial). Microsoft Spatial appears only on the Xbox Matcha and Yuzu pages7Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Supported (incl. Microsoft Spatial, Tempest 3 D, Sonar Spatial )

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Feature text: active noise cancelling.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: active noise cancellation, 4-microphone hybrid.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid9Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026External MEMS used for voice calls and noise cancellation. Internal microphone explicitly feedback ANC. Classification from published outer noise-pickup and inner feedback roles, rather than adaptive control wording. Exact White A3959 inspection.

Hybrid1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Yes - 4 mic Hybrid

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

49Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Two microphones per bud: external call/noise cancellation plus internal feedback ANC. Both stated ANC roles counted across stereo pair, shared call/ANC capsule counted once. Physical total also four. Tested White A3959.

41Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Yes - 4 mic Hybrid

Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026FAQ: the automatic mode sets noise cancelling to suit the environment and the ear shape. A manual mode with levels also exists.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Feature text: with adaptive technology the P30i detects external sound and automatically selects a level of noise cancelling.

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

510Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 7 October 2026Manual ANC mode and level 5 setting in FAQ. Scarbir exact app test explicitly describes manual levels 1 to 5. Five strengths exclude Off, Transparency and Adaptive modes.14Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p30i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly names Manual ANC levels 1 to 5. Firmware version not stated.

311Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026There are three strengths to choose from

ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

42dB5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Feature text: reduce noise by up to 42 dB. No frequency or test condition given.

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Transparency mode

Yes2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Controls table: hold 2 seconds to switch between noise cancelling, transparency (外音取り込み) and normal.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: Transparency Mode, Yes.

Adjustable transparency

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Yes14Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026App section explicitly lists ANC and Transparency mode levels as adjustable settings. Exact Xbox 61707 sample firmware 1.2.0, app 2.0.0. Not the count of selectable ANC modes.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026FAQ: the Wind Noise Reduction (風切り音の低減) setting in the Soundcore app detects wind noise and reduces it automatically. Selectable processing.

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Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Balanced sound signature with slightly elevated bass and de-emphasized treble against the reviewer's target. Well-matched left and right drivers.11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Audio Reproduction Accuracy

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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1dB11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Slightly Emphasized (1 dB). Test bench 2.3, Black (PS) unit. Full results are behind a paywall and were not read

Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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-1dB11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Balanced (-1 dB)

Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Speech was audible with nearby chatter or a radio. Wind made the voice thinner.16Measurementscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p30i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Own subjective call tests: speech with chatter/radio indoors and wind outdoors. The exact review describes voice thinning in wind. Author method page says calls tested quiet indoors, simulated/background voices indoors and walking against wind outdoors. Exact host, codec, volume and firmware unstated, no numeric noise-handling inference. Source: https://www.scarbir.com/about. Battery observations are extrapolated and not stored as measured runtime.

Speech sounds fairly natural and clear, if a little bright. The mic struggles to separate your voice from background noise with default settings.11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Microphone

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

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BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

ANC	Hours (h)
No	8.53

Source14Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026Battery test: 8 h 32 min, PC 2.4 GHz connection, ANC off, medium volume. Tested Xbox model 61707. Single charge of earbuds, no case total.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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8.53h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

4.6g(0.2 oz)11Measurement52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Own scale measurement: one earbud approximately 4.6 g. 52Audio teardown/unboxing measurement of White P30i A3959. Tip inclusion/size and scale model not stated. Approximate single-bud result. Combined 54.8 g is not empty-case mass. Maker 4.3 g preserved.

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

45Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table, Calls row: 4 Mics with AI.

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

49Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown summary: two MEMS microphones in each earbud. Two per bud across pair. External R41F1CQT and internal R41F1PQT are physical capsules. Maker 4 Mics call row corroborates total. No sensor counted as microphone.

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Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

AI5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table, Calls row: 4 Mics with AI.

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Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026On-ear buttons let you mute

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes21Reviewpctuning.cz/article/konecne-tws-pecky-na-hrani-recenze-sluchatek-steelseries-arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Software paragraph explicitly describes adjustable sidetone so wearer hears their own voice during calls/communications. Both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz settings separately documented. Reviewer observed sidetone interfered with ANC in its sample, firmware not stated. No universal current-firmware incompatibility asserted.

Connectivity

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Chip

JieLi JL7016G69Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Earbud mainboard: JL7016G6 Bluetooth audio SoC. Inspected White P30i A3959. Case IP5521 power-management chip is not audio chipset.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Communication: Bluetooth 5.4. No wired or dongle audio connection listed.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Quick Switch between 2.4 GHz gaming wireless and Bluetooth.

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 20262Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 20265Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Supported codecs: SBC / AAC.

SBC1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Bluetooth codec SBC.

Bluetooth profiles

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Feature text: multipoint connection to two devices at the same time.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

No11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026The Bluetooth implementation lacks high-quality codecs, fast pairing, and multi-pairing

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

22Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Multipoint section: connect to two devices at the same time through the Soundcore app settings.

122Reviewpcgamer.com/best-wireless-gaming-earbudsRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds section explicitly says can only connect to one Bluetooth device at a time. Maximum simultaneous Bluetooth source count 1, consistent with existing multipoint false. Pairing-list memory remains unknown.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: Bluetooth operating range 10 m.

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Included1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Box contents: USB-C Wireless Nano-Dongle included.

Receiver connector

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USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026USB-C Wireless Nano-Dongle, USB-C to USB-A adapter included

Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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No13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Quick-Switch Wireless p 7: modes used independently, triple tap switches between Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz.

Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 7 October 2026Exact FAQ separate Windows/Mac, Android and iPhone connection sections. Documented basic Bluetooth audio routes. App platforms remain iOS/Android only.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, Android, Meta Quest1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 20262Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Adds Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One to the PlayStation list24Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-au/blog/introducing-arctis-gamebuds-1188Read 7 October 2026Maker exact Cross-Platform Wireless Adapter section explicitly includes Meta Quest for the 2.4 GHz USB-C adapter. Existing platforms preserved. Xbox dongle must use ordinary USB mode for non-Xbox devices.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

Asoundcore P30i

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 7 October 2026Windows: P30i hands-free microphone/speaker. Mac: input/output P30i. Android/iPhone Bluetooth pairing/audio instructions. Windows conferencing apps Zoom/Teams use hands-free input/output, music uses stereo. Mac explicitly selects P30i input/output. Phone platform-specific microphone flags not asserted from generic call compatibility.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Platform	Connection
PS5	2.4 GHz
Windows	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch 2	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
iOS	2.4 GHz
iOS	Bluetooth
Android	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
macOS	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz
Meta Quest	2.4 GHz

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Current embedded compatibility table: Switch 2 and USB-C iPhone added alongside Bluetooth phone connections.13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Gaming Device Setup p 6: common PS/PC/Mac/Switch/Android dongle routes. Xbox connectivity requires the Xbox edition. Phone USB-C routes require compatible USB-C port. newer Switch 2 from current store compatibility.24Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-au/blog/introducing-arctis-gamebuds-1188Read 7 October 2026Added Meta Quest 2.4 GHz row from exact maker adapter compatibility list. Microphone operation is unproved for this row and omitted.27Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds connection paragraph independently lists Meta Quest among devices supported through included 2.4 GHz USB-C dongle. Added Quest playback row only. No Quest microphone operation inferred. Xbox source pairing still requires Xbox edition.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

Asoundcore P30i

Feature	Needs
Multipoint	Enable Dual Connections in the soundcore app
Earbud volume controls	Assign volume adjustment in the soundcore app Controls menu
Voice assistant controls	Assign the action in the soundcore app and use a compatible source-device assistant. Single tap cannot invoke the assistant
Manual ANC levels	Select Manual noise cancellation in the soundcore app

Source10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 7 October 2026FAQ multipoint, manual ANC, volume and voice-assistant control setup sections. Requirements apply to existing maker features. No unknown firmware minimum invented.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Feature	Needs
ChatMix	Windows 10 and above (via GG/Sonar). PlayStation and Mac not supported.
Xbox wireless connection	Arctis GameBuds for Xbox edition with Xbox-compatible 2.4 GHz dongle. PlayStation edition has no Xbox wireless support.
USB-C phone connection	Compatible USB-C iPhone or Android device. Bluetooth also works with compatible phones.

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 202612Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Wireless adapter paragraph: Xbox support requires Xbox edition.

Official licence

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Designed for Xbox23Maker product pagenews.xbox.com/en-us/2024/12/03/designed-for-xbox-holiday-gift-guide-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Microsoft Xbox official Designed for Xbox accessories guide, Audio Upgrades section explicitly lists SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds for Xbox. Licence applies only to Xbox edition, not PlayStation edition. Base list is union of known edition licences.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Xbox-edition maker identity corroborates scope for licensing-authority family claim. This is Xbox platform edition only, no PlayStation licence asserted.

Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

60mAh9Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Earbud cell 1154H label: rated 60 mAh, 0.231 Wh, nominal 3.85 V. Exact White P30i A3959 teardown, 2024-11-15. Cell rating, not measured discharge capacity. No inferred voltage conversion.

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User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

Asoundcore P30i

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC off	Yes	45
ANC on	No	7
ANC on	Yes	30
Transparency	No	6.5
Transparency	Yes	28.5
Call	No	4.5

Source1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: normal mode up to 10 h earbuds only and 45 h with case. ANC mode up to 7 h and 30 h.2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: about 10 h / 45 h with ANC off and about 7 h / 30 h with ANC on.4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026FAQ on playback per charge: normal 10 h (45 h with case), ANC 7 h (30 h), transparency 6.5 h (28.5 h), calls 4.5 h with ANC off and 4.2 h with ANC on. Default settings, 50 % volume. The call row stores the ANC-off figure.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Feature text and comparison table: 10 h single charge, 45 h with case.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC off	Yes	40

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Embedded Power table: 10 h earbuds per charge, 40 h buds plus case. 2.4 GHz active, Bluetooth connected, ANC off, 100% volume. 90-minute full charging claim does not identify component.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

45h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Talk time (claimed)

4.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

60min1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: about 1 hour for the earbuds.2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: up to 1 hour for the earbuds.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

10min2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Charging section: a 10-minute charge gives 2 hours of playback. ANC state is not stated.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Comparison table: 10M = 2H.

15min1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026USB-C Fast Charge: 15 mins for 3 hours use

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

2h2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Charging section: a 10-minute charge gives 2 hours of playback. ANC state is not stated.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

3h1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: 15 min 3 h fast charge.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

700mAh2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Maker specifications 700 mAh/2.66 Wh row lacks a component label. 52Audio exact P30i White A3959 charging-case disassembly independently identifies the 13450HV cell as 700 mAh/2.66 Wh/3.8 V. No assumed cell voltage or size-only inference remains.9Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Charging-case teardown battery 13450HV label: rated 700 mAh, 2.66 Wh, nominal 3.8 V. This physically identifies component and rating. Maker ambiguous 700 mAh row is preserved with exact component corroboration.

700mAh13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Chinese regulatory charging-case table p 25: rated capacity 700 mAh, nominal 3.87 V. Earbud charging input 150 mA is not battery capacity.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Charge via the included USB-C cable

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

150min1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: about 2.5 hours for the charging case.2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: up to 2.5 hours for the charging case.

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Wireless charging

No5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table: Wireless Charging crossed for P30i, ticked for P40i.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: Qi Wireless Charging Case Yes.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Qi1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: Qi Wireless Charging Case Yes.

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pairing section: hold the touch area of both earbuds for 3 seconds.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table: Touch Control.

Button1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product description: on-ear physical buttons control volume and mute.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Touch12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P30i-R50i-NC-Earbuds-FAQRead 7 October 2026FAQ 6: Controls customize volume adjustment via earbuds. Exact P30i/R50i NC touch interface. Requires soundcore app to assign. Scarbir demonstrates single-tap assignment.

Buttons1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026On-ear buttons control volume. FAQ: double tap + hold for volume up and down

Gestures

Double tap, Press and hold for 2 seconds2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Controls table: double tap (play/pause, next track, answer call) and press and hold for 2 seconds (mode switch, reject or end call).

Single press, Double press, Triple tap, Double tap + hold1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026FAQ wording. Single and double presses can be remapped. Triple tap and double tap + hold cannot

Remappable controls

Yes2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Controls section: controls can be customised in the Soundcore app.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact FAQ accepted answer: functions remappable mobile Arctis Companion/PC GG Engine. Triple tap/double tap hold excluded.

Voice assistant

Siri10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 7 October 2026FAQ: assign Voice Assistant in Controls, plus Siri-volume troubleshooting. Native source-device Siri, not an onboard assistant or independent wake-word engine. Assistant action cannot be assigned to single tap. Other assistants unnamed and omitted.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026WearSense auto-pause can be turned off

Sensors

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In-ear detection sensor (WearSense)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio table explicitly names In-ear detection / sensor (auto pause/play), Yes, WearSense auto-pause can be turned off. No unproved optical/infrared/gyro sensor subtype added.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Xbox Audio table identifies same WearSense in-ear detection sensor, auto-pause can be disabled. No optical/IR subtype inferred.

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Wearing section: S, M and L tips shown. M tips are fitted.

Small, Medium, Large1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Comfort section: Small, Medium and Large eartips included.

Ear tip materials

Silicone9Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown conclusion: three pairs of soft silicone ear tips. Factory supplied tips, not optional foam replacements. Existing sizes S/M/L preserved.

Silicone12Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Maker launch Ergonomic Comfort paragraph expressly silicone tips included.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Ear tip fit test

Yes2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Wearing section: fit test in the Soundcore app.

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Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: IP54, earbuds only.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table: Waterproof IP54.

IP551Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026AquaBarrier section: IP55 water, dust and splash resistance.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

soundcore2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026App section: Soundcore app for EQ, find earbuds, noise cancelling, multipoint and firmware updates.

Arctis Companion App1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Arctis Companion App for iPhone (iOS 15.6+) and Android (Android 9+). SteelSeries GG covers Windows and Mac

App platforms

iOS, Android2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026App section shows the Google Play and App Store badges.

iOS, Android1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product feature list: Arctis Companion App for iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Firmware update section: the app notifies and installs new firmware.

Yes2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026FAQ entry about updating the Xbox version from a PC

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

4.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: about 4.3 g per earbud. The 52.8 g figure includes the earbuds and is not the empty case weight.

5.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product Weight: Buds 5.3 g (each)

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

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48.7g(1.7 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Box Contents Product Weight explicitly separates Buds 5.3 g (each) from Case 48.7 g. This is the case alone, not buds-plus-case or retail package mass. Xbox table gives same separate case figure.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Fresh Xbox-edition maker serialized Box Contents table independently separates Buds 5.3 g (each), Case 48.7 g. Same case figure as PS5, no case-inclusive mass.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

2AOKB-A3959L, 2AOKB-A3959R3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959QSG.pdfRead 6 October 2026Back page: left earbud A3959L FCC ID 2AOKB-A3959L, right earbud A3959R FCC ID 2AOKB-A3959R. No case FCC ID printed.

ZHK-HS35R, ZHK-HS35L, ZHK-HS35TX, ZHK-HS35TXX13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory section p 14: right/left earbuds and PlayStation transceiver FCC IDs.15Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/arctis_gamebuds_x_digipig_en_us_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Xbox transceiver FCC ID ZHK-HS35TXX. PlayStation transceiver ZHK-HS35TX. Each variant explicitly lists its edition-specific FCC IDs.

Other certifications

EU RED 2014/53/EU, EU RoHS 2011/65/EU and 2015/86315Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0917/4807/3750/files/A3959_soundcore_P30i_R50i_EU_Declaration.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker EU/UK Declaration V3.0, 2025-07-15: exact P30i/R50i NC A3959, Directives 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU with 2015/863 amendment. Manufacturer conformity declaration, not independent certification. EN 303 417 listing does not override direct maker no-wireless-charge comparison.

Qi (Qi ID: 22505)13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed regulatory page 15 displays Qi logo and Qi ID 22505. Exact Xbox guide gives same identifier. Maker-declared Qi registration, independent WPC database retrieval not verified. No stronger third-party re-verification claim.

In the box

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In the box

Earbuds, Charging case, Three sizes of ear tips, USB-C and USB-A cable, Quick start guide, Safety manual1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Package contents, translated from Japanese: Soundcore P30i, charging case, ear tips (3 sizes), USB-C and USB-A cable, quick start guide and safety manual.

Arctis GameBuds, Charging case, USB-C wireless 2.4 GHz dongle, USB-C female to USB-A male dongle adapter, USB-C to USB-C charging cable (0.3 m), S/M/L ear tips13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026General p 3 and Accessories p 5: USB-C-to-C charging cable. Conflicts with maker store A-to-C box table, manual preferred. Xbox edition has same listed cable.

Cables included

Asoundcore P30i

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C	1

Source1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Package contents: one USB-C and USB-A cable.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C	0.3	1

Source13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026General p 3 and Accessories p 5 specify one 0.3 m USB-C-to-C charging cable.

Links

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Product page

www.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30i5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Canonical maker product page. The query selects the real PlayStation variant.

Spec sheet

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steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact maker page contains the full Audio, Quick-Switch Wireless, Power and Box Contents specification tables. Public serialized table text read without executing scripts.

Manual

lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdf2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Japanese user manual. The pairing step names soundcore P30i.

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdf13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026PlayStation Product Information Guide, exact earbuds and case. Xbox edition guide also read.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1.5years3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959QSG.pdfRead 6 October 2026Japan: 18-month warranty, extended to 24 months for Anker Japan members. Market-specific.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.