soundcoreV40i by Anker, Open-Ear Headphones, Crystal Clear Design, Lidless Case, 4 Adjustable Positions for Every Ear Size, Richer Bass, IP55, 21H Playtime, AI Clear Calls, Bluetooth 5.4 App ControlClimatePartner certified

Have been a fan of Soundcore products for years from speakers to ear buds and have been enjoying a pair of Liberty 4 NC in ear buds for a while now.These V40i open ear headphones came to my attention recently and thought that I may benefit from a little more awareness of my surroundings and interactions in quieter work areas where the amazing noise cancelation of the in ear buds is not a priority.After several weeks using the V40i I am totally sold on these and I'm so impressed with the sound quality ,comfort and ease of use that I highly recommend these.I do have to be careful though because on several occasions I have forgotten I m wearing them, The sound quality and clarity of podcasts music and calls are exceptionally better than expected, well done Soundcore.

These are the coolest open-ear headphones on the market. The case is incredibly futuristic and very practical. Unlike other headphones and earbuds, the V40i are attached to the outer part of the case with super-strong magnets.The sound quality is excellent for open-ear headphones, as is the battery life. However, don’t expect the sound to ‘wow’ you or to have ANC, as open-ear headphones aren’t designed for that. The white-clear main body and contrasting black hooks add to the futuristic design. The price is also excellent for the quality, especially when purchasing during Amazon’s Prime Week. I haven’t used the touch control options, as I don’t like touch gestures on any headphones. The hooks can be adjusted to a few different positions to fit various ear shapes.I deducted one star because there are a few drawbacks that I personally dislike—though I still recommend them.Firstly, if you wear glasses, there’s a chance these won’t work well with them. Although the hooks are comfortable, they aren’t the thinnest on the market. I wear reading glasses at work and had some difficulty wearing both.Another minor issue is that once you find the best position for the hooks, you have to push them back to their original position when returning them to the case; otherwise, they won’t fit properly.Lastly, there’s no option to turn off the futuristic light on the case while charging. From the user manual, I understand it turns off eventually, but if you charge the case overnight, the light may be bothersome. There’s also no way to check the case’s battery level via the app, but since this is a new product, I expect a firmware update may add this feature later. For now, the light only indicates whether the case is fully charged or not.Despite these drawbacks, they offer great value for money.