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Baseus Eli 15i Fit vs Soundcore P42i

What Eli 15i Fit does better (0) and where P42i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Baseus Eli 15i Fit
Baseus · 2025Eli 15i Fit
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ $55
vs
Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4Score
3 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
9.4Battery9.2
2.7Build & features8.8

Why is Eli 15i Fit better than P42i?

Eli 15i Fit has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P42i better than Eli 15i Fit?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6.1+13%
  3. Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P42iSoundcore P42i≈ $559.4
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance—14 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8.5 h
Total with charging case—56 h
Charging time1.5 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3.5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.46.1
Bluetooth codecsLDACLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight79 g—
Earbud weight (each)—4.4 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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