Anker Soundcore R50i NC True Wireless Earbuds

The Anker Soundcore R50i NC (model A3959) is the noise-cancelling member of Soundcore’s R50i family — a stem-style true wireless earbuds pair with adaptive ANC rated up to 42dB, 10mm BassUp drivers, and a charging case that doubles as a phone stand. If you searched for the Anker Soundcore R50i NC price in Bangladesh, you are likely weighing the Anker Soundcore R50i NC against the non-NC R50i or other budget ANC buds: the honest difference is the adaptive noise cancellation, the newer Bluetooth 5.4, and the 4-mic AI call system. Browse the full Earbuds & Earphones range at Gadget Superb to compare, but this page covers the Anker Soundcore R50i NC in full.

Per the manufacturer’s spec sheet and distributor consensus: adaptive ANC up to 42dB with 5 levels and transparency mode, 10mm dynamic drivers with BassUp, Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint, 4 AI microphones, up to 10 hours per charge and 45 hours total with ANC off (7h / 30h with ANC on), 10-minute quick charge for 2 hours, USB-C, IP54 on the earbuds, and the soundcore app with 22 EQ presets. Every figure below is labeled as manufacturer-claimed where it comes from the spec sheet.

Sound Quality and Drivers

The Anker Soundcore R50i NC’s sound is built on 10mm dynamic drivers with Soundcore’s BassUp technology — a combination tuned for the punchy, warm signature that suits modern pop, hip-hop, EDM, and film dialogue. Bass is strong but controlled — weight without swallowing vocals, the most common failure of cheap bass-heavy buds. Mids stay natural for podcasts and calls; treble carries enough detail for acoustic tracks without harshness.

The real sound story, though, is the soundcore app. With 22 EQ presets plus a custom EQ and a 3D surround mode, Anker Soundcore R50i NC owners can reshape the signature far beyond the factory tuning — bass-head, vocal-forward, treble-detailed, or flat. That flexibility is rare at this price: the Anker Soundcore R50i NC can sound like several different earbuds depending on the preset.

Adaptive ANC: Up to 42dB, Honestly Framed

The headline feature is adaptive ANC rated up to 42dB — a manufacturer-claimed maximum measured under the brand’s own test conditions. “Adaptive” means the earbuds monitor ambient noise in real time and adjust cancellation across 5 levels and multiple modes, rather than running one fixed filter. In practice, steady low-frequency drone — bus engines, air-conditioner hum, fan noise — softens substantially, while sudden sharp sounds still get through. That is normal physics for ANC at any price: it reduces noise, it doesn’t create silence.

The Anker Soundcore R50i NC includes a transparency mode for the moments you need the world back — street crossings, station announcements, quick conversations — switchable from the touch controls or the app. If your commute is a Dhaka bus or a noisy office, the Anker Soundcore R50i NC’s combination of adaptive ANC plus a good ear-tip seal is where this model earns its premium over the non-NC R50i.

Design, Fit and Comfort

The Anker Soundcore R50i NC is a stem-style in-ear bud: short straight capsule stems, rounded oval bodies, translucent grey silicone ear tips, and the soundcore “d” logo on each stem. The white variant ships in a compact rectangular clamshell case with a front LED bar. Tips come in three sizes (S/M/L); getting the right size matters twice, because seal quality directly affects both bass and ANC performance.

The standout design trick is the 2-in-1 case that folds out into a phone stand. Prop your phone on the open case for hands-free video calls, dramas, or recipes — it is a genuinely useful differentiator, not a gimmick, and it works with the buds still docked and charging.

Battery Life and Charging Case

Battery figures, all manufacturer-claimed with ANC state kept explicit:

• Up to 10 hours per earbud charge with ANC off; up to 7 hours with ANC on
• Up to 45 hours total with the charging case, ANC off; up to 30 hours with ANC on
• 10-minute quick charge ≈ 2 hours of playtime
• Full charge in about 1 hour for the buds, about 2.5 hours for the case, over USB-C

The Anker Soundcore R50i NC’s case carries a 700mAh cell per distributor consensus. Even heavy ANC-on users get a full workday per charge, and the case holds roughly four full recharges — a week of commuting without hunting for a plug. The 10-minute top-up is the commuter’s friend: a dead-battery morning still gets you through the day after a coffee-break charge.

ANC, ENC and Call Quality

Calls get a dedicated system: 4 microphones with an AI algorithm that isolates your voice from environmental noise. This is the call-side counterpart to the listening-side ANC — it cleans up what your caller hears (traffic, wind, crowd murmur) rather than what you hear. With AI tuning, the Anker Soundcore R50i NC is a credible work-from-anywhere headset for the price.

On the Anker Soundcore R50i NC, touch controls cover calls natively — answer, reject, and end without reaching for the phone — and the transparency mode is genuinely useful on calls: leave one bud in transparency and you can hear your own voice naturally instead of shouting. If you take a lot of calls on the move, the 4-mic array plus ENC-style processing is one of the strongest reasons to pick the NC over the base R50i.

Connectivity and Controls

The Anker Soundcore R50i NC runs Bluetooth 5.4 — faster pairing, a steadier link, and lower power draw than older versions — with about 10 meters of open-space range and multipoint dual-device connection via the app, so the buds can stay linked to your laptop and phone at once and switch without missing a beat. Single-bud use works on the Anker Soundcore R50i NC, and auto-reconnect picks up the last device when you open the case.

Touch controls are remappable in the soundcore app; the defaults are: tap for play/pause, double-tap right for next track / left for previous, hold to cycle ANC modes, and triple-tap for the voice assistant. The app also hosts the 22 EQ presets, custom EQ, gaming mode, and Find-My-Earbuds style features — install it to unlock the full product.

Specifications

What’s in the Box

• Soundcore R50i NC earbuds (left + right pair, white)
• Charging case with fold-out phone stand (700mAh)
• USB-C charging cable
• Ear tips in 3 sizes (S/M/L)
• User manual

Accessories are only included when the description says so — per store policy, photographs are illustrative and packaging or small details may differ. Check the box on arrival and tell the store the same day if anything is wrong.

Who the R50i NC Suits Best

The Anker Soundcore R50i NC suits a buyer who wants real ANC and app-level control on a budget: bus and launch commuters who need engine drone softened, office workers toggling between focus and transparency, and heavy callers who’ll use the 4-mic AI system daily. The phone-stand case is a sleeper hit for anyone who watches video on their phone. Multipoint makes it a tidy laptop-plus-phone companion.

Who should look elsewhere: if you need a published IPX rating beyond IP54 earbuds-only, LDAC/Hi-Res codecs, or wireless charging, this isn’t that product. And if you never use ANC, the non-NC R50i sibling costs less for the same drivers — compare both in the Gadget Superb shop before deciding.

Why Buy From Gadget Superb

Gadget Superb is an online-only gadget store in Bangladesh — every order is cash on delivery, so you pay the delivery person in cash when the parcel arrives, and the store never asks for advance payment. Delivery charge is ৳70 inside Dhaka city (1–3 days) and ৳120 outside Dhaka (2–5 days); those are working-day estimates, not guarantees.

Where the courier allows it, you may open the parcel and check that the product is the one you ordered and is undamaged before you pay — tell the store the same day if anything is wrong. Every product can be returned within 7 days of delivery in its original condition with the box and accessories, and warranty support runs 6, 12 or 24 months on selected items. Questions? Call the hotline 09638054751 or email care@gadgetsuperb.com.

Warranty & delivery

Warranty: Gadget Superb covers this product with an 18-month warranty. The store handles warranty claims with your order number — for any warranty question, call the hotline 09638054751 or email care@gadgetsuperb.com. No “official warranty” or authenticity claims are made beyond what the live page shows.

Delivery: every order is cash on delivery — you pay the delivery person in cash when the parcel arrives. Delivery charge is ৳70 inside Dhaka city (1–3 days) and ৳120 outside Dhaka (2–5 days); times are working days and honest estimates, not guarantees. Where the courier allows it, you may open the parcel and check that the product is the one you ordered and is undamaged before you pay — tell the store the same day if anything is wrong. Every product can be returned within 7 days of delivery in its original condition with the box and accessories. Full terms: Delivery & Returns.

Spec source: figures above come from the manufacturer’s spec sheet as mirrored by BD distributors; brand background via the official soundcore site (verified live 2026-10-12). The 42dB ANC figure is the manufacturer’s claimed maximum under its own test conditions — never presented here as an independently measured result.

Frequently asked questions

1. What’s the difference between the R50i NC and the regular R50i?

The NC adds adaptive ANC (up to 42dB claimed), Bluetooth 5.4 instead of 5.3, and a 4-microphone AI call system. The drivers and the phone-stand case concept are shared. If you commute in noise or take lots of calls, the Anker Soundcore R50i NC premium is well spent; if you listen mostly in quiet rooms, compare both in the store before deciding.

2. Is the 42dB ANC figure real?

It is the manufacturer’s claimed maximum under its own test conditions. In practice, adaptive ANC is strongest against steady low-frequency noise like engines and fans, and weaker against sudden sharp sounds. That is normal for ANC at any price.

3. How long does the battery last with ANC on versus off?

Per the manufacturer’s claims: up to 10 hours per charge and 45 hours total with ANC off; up to 7 hours per charge and 30 hours total with ANC on. A 10-minute quick charge claims about 2 hours of playtime. Real-world hours vary with volume, ANC level, and call time.

4. Does the case really work as a phone stand?

Yes — the briefcase-style case folds out into a stand that props your phone in landscape for hands-free video, calls, or dramas. It is a verified design feature of this model, and it works with the buds docked and charging inside.

5. Can I connect to two devices at once?

Yes. The Anker Soundcore R50i NC supports multipoint dual-device connection through the soundcore app — stay linked to your laptop and phone simultaneously and switch without missing a beat. This is one of the upgrades over the non-NC R50i.

6. Is it good for calls in noisy places?

That is what the 4-microphone AI system is for: it isolates your voice from traffic, wind, and crowd noise on your side of the call. Combined with ANC on your listening side, it makes the Anker Soundcore R50i NC a strong budget pick for people who call from the street. Fit matters — seat the tips well so the mics sit correctly.

7. What does the soundcore app add?

Twenty-two EQ presets plus custom EQ, 3D surround sound, touch-control remapping, ANC level and mode control, and gaming mode. The hardware is good out of the box, but the app is where the Anker Soundcore R50i NC becomes several earbuds in one. Install it to unlock the full feature set.

8. Is it water resistant?

The earbuds carry an IP54 rating — dust and splash resistant, fine for workouts and light rain. The charging case is not rated, so keep the case dry. It is not designed for swimming or submersion.

9. How do I pair it the first time?

Open the case and take the buds out — they enter pairing mode automatically. Select “Soundcore R50i NC” in your phone’s Bluetooth list. After the first pairing, opening the case auto-reconnects to the last device. For a fresh start, forget the device in Bluetooth settings and re-pair.

10. Is there a warranty?

Yes — the Anker Soundcore R50i NC includes an 18-month warranty from Gadget Superb. The store handles warranty claims with your order number.

11. How does delivery and cash on delivery work?

Every order is cash on delivery: you pay the delivery person in cash when the parcel arrives, and the store never asks for advance payment. Delivery charges and timelines follow the store’s Delivery & Returns page — inside Dhaka is faster and cheaper than outside Dhaka. Where the courier allows it, you may open the parcel and check the product before you pay.

12. Is the Anker Soundcore R50i NC in stock right now?

Stock changes as orders come in, so the live product page is the authority — it shows the current stock status and the current price. This page never hard-codes either, because both can change between your visit and your order. If the page shows it available, you can order with cash on delivery.