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JVC HA-EC77T vs Soundcore P42i

What HA-EC77T does better (2) and where P42i wins (8) — every spec side by side.

JVC HA-EC77T
JVC · 2025HA-EC77T
9.5Score
2 advantages≈ $55
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Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4Score
8 advantages≈ $55
7.2Noise control & calls5.8
8.7Battery9.2
9.4Build & features8.8

Why is HA-EC77T better than P42i?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
  2. Battery life with ANC9 h vs 8.5 h+6%

Why is P42i better than HA-EC77T?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · HA-EC77T: Yes
  2. Battery life11 h vs 12 h+9%
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  4. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
  5. LDACNo · HA-EC77T: Yes
  6. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6.1+13%
  7. Driver size6 mm vs 11 mm+83%
  8. Earbud weight (each)6 g vs 4.4 g+36%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC HA-EC77TJVC HA-EC77T≈ $559.5
Soundcore P42iSoundcore P42i≈ $559.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 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 life11 h12 h
Battery life with ANC9 h8.5 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 version5.46.1
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6 g4.4 g
Protection ratingIP57IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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