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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro vs Soundcore P42i

What Nord Buds 4 Pro does better (2) and where P42i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
OnePlus · 2026Nord Buds 4 Pro
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $50
vs
Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
3.0Noise control & calls5.8
9.7Battery9.2

Why is Nord Buds 4 Pro better than P42i?

  1. Battery life54 h vs 12 h4.5×
  2. Driver size12 mm vs 11 mm+9%

Why is P42i better than Nord Buds 4 Pro?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Nord Buds 4 Pro: Yes
  2. Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P42iSoundcore P42i≈ $559.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance—14 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life54 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8.5 h
Total with charging case—56 h
Battery capacity62 mAh—
Charging time1.5 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3.5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66.1
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
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 controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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