If you’ve been intrigued by open-ear headphones but didn’t want to blow your budget, now would be the time to jump in. The Soundcore V40i open-ear earbuds are available for $60 — 25% off their regular price — with an added bonus: Add an Anker Nano USB‑C charger to your cart and use the code CHARGERGIFT during checkout, and you’ll receive the charger free of charge.
It is a one-two punch not often found at this price tier. You’re receiving a comfortable, stay-aware listening style and a smallish charger that’s also useful for phones, tablets and earbuds.
Why open-ear makes sense on the day-to-day
Open-ear styles rest just outside the ear canal, allowing you to listen to music or podcasts without muffling your surroundings. This is a safer and more social method for runners, cyclists and parents who need to hear what’s happening around them compared with traditional in-ear tips.
Analysts at Canalys and IDC say hearables are the largest subcategory within wearables, and open-ear models are attracting a specific audience of fitness enthusiasts and hybrid-workers. You won’t receive the passive isolation of sealed earbuds, but you will achieve all-day comfort and situational awareness — two reasons commuters and office workers are making the change.
What you get with the Soundcore V40i
V40i is about the fit and convenience. Through the aid of adjustable ear hooks that offer four positions to secure the buds without pressure on the ear canal, they can be worn for longer periods more comfortably than a lot of silicone-tipped in-ear headphones. If you have ever had pain or ear fatigue, this design is a welcome change.
Soundcore includes four microphones with AI-enhanced uplink noise reduction to allow for crystal-clear calls in noisy areas. Open-ear models of course inherently sacrifice a bit of bass impact for comfort and awareness; the tuning here privileges clear voices and midrange detail — perfect for podcasts, video calls and casual playlists.
The case itself is lid-less and magnetic, so you can snap the buds in securely and grab them between meetings or workouts no problem. Battery life is rated at up to 21 hours of listening on a charge and the earbuds are available in black or white. For a low-cost model, the package looks surprisingly polished.
How to get the free Anker charger
Here’s the easy play-by-play: add the Soundcore V40i open-ear earbuds to your cart, and then add an Anker Nano USB‑C charger. At checkout, use the code CHARGERGIFT. The discount will apply to both items, but the upshot is that you’re getting that charger for $0.
The Anker Nano is a portable 30W brick that should be sufficient to fast-charge even most of your pocketable gadgets and phones. It’s a useful bonus—especially now that USB‑C is becoming the norm for both phones and accessories, and with progress further sped up thanks to action on a larger scale by major brands (backed by the European Commission) toward charging standardization.
As with any promotion quantities are limited. If the code is not applicable, or if the price does not reflect the bundle savings, make sure both items are in your cart before placing your order.
Is this the best deal in open-ear right now?
For $60, it’s tough to argue. Similar open-ear and bone-conduction pairs from fitness-oriented brands tend to fall somewhere between $100 and $180, and premium open-ear models can reach much higher. This deal shaves those prices while throwing in multi-mic calling, adaptable hooks and a well thought-out case — plus a charger that you otherwise have to pay extra for.
If you’re in need of a comfortable, stay-aware pair for commuting by foot, casual workouts or your home-office days, opt for the VV40i. If you require superior noise isolation for flights or floor-shaking bass for serious listening, old-school sealed earbuds or over-ears are still the better choice. For most commutes and other daily situations, however, this is a low stakes way to try out open-ear.