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JVC HA-A30T3 vs Soundcore P42i

What HA-A30T3 does better (1) and where P42i wins (6) — every spec side by side.

JVC HA-A30T3
JVC · 2026HA-A30T3
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $75
vs
Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4Score
6 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls5.8
6.5Battery9.3
6.5Build & features8.8

Why is HA-A30T3 better than P42i?

  1. Earbud weight (each)3.9 g vs 4.4 g+13%

Why is P42i better than HA-A30T3?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 12 h+33%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · HA-A30T3: Yes
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  4. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
  5. LDACNo · HA-A30T3: Yes
  6. Driver size10 mm vs 11 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC HA-A30T3JVC HA-A30T3≈ $757.3
Soundcore P42iSoundcore P42i≈ $659.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size10 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—14 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8.5 h
Total with charging case—56 h
Charging time2 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3.5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
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-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)3.9 g4.4 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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