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JLab GO Sport ANC vs Soundcore P42i

What GO Sport ANC does better (1) and where P42i wins (6) — every spec side by side.

JLab GO Sport ANC
JLab · 2026GO Sport ANC
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4Score
6 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
3.0Sound8.7
5.0Noise control & calls5.8
9.0Battery9.2

Why is GO Sport ANC better than P42i?

  1. Battery life35 h vs 12 h2.9×

Why is P42i better than GO Sport ANC?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · GO Sport ANC: Yes
  2. Total with charging case35 h vs 56 h+60%
  3. Microphones2 vs 63×
  4. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  5. LDACNo · GO Sport ANC: Yes
  6. Driver size10 mm vs 11 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P42iSoundcore P42i≈ $559.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω14 Ω
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones26
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life35 h12 h
Battery life with ANC8.5 h8.5 h
Total with charging case35 h56 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1 h10 min → 3.5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—6.1
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.4 g
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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