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Philips TAT3000 vs Soundcore P42i

What TAT3000 does better (0) and where P42i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Philips TAT3000
Philips · 2026TAT3000
0 advantages≈ $40
vs
Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $55
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls5.8

Why is TAT3000 better than P42i?

TAT3000 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P42i better than TAT3000?

  1. Charging time3 h vs 1 h3×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P42iSoundcore P42i≈ $559.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—11 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—14 Ω
Sensitivity106 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—12 h
Battery life with ANC—8.5 h
Total with charging case—56 h
Charging time3 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)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.4 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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