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JLab JBuds Open Sport 2 vs Soundcore P42i

What JBuds Open Sport 2 does better (1) and where P42i wins (7) — every spec side by side.

JLab JBuds Open Sport 2
JLab · 2026JBuds Open Sport 2
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $65
vs
Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4Score
7 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
6.4Battery9.2
6.8Build & features8.8

Why is JBuds Open Sport 2 better than P42i?

  1. Driver size14.2 mm vs 11 mm+29%

Why is P42i better than JBuds Open Sport 2?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 12 h+50%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · JBuds Open Sport 2: Yes
  3. Microphones2 vs 63×
  4. Earbud weight (each)13.8 g vs 4.4 g3.1×
  5. Total with charging case45 h vs 56 h+24%
  6. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
  7. LDACNo · JBuds Open Sport 2: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P42iSoundcore P42i≈ $559.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size14.2 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—14 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones26
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8.5 h
Total with charging case45 h56 h
Charging time2 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 1 h10 min → 3.5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66.1
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)13.8 g4.4 g
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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