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QCY HT08 MeloBuds Pro vs Soundcore P40i

What HT08 MeloBuds Pro does better (3) and where P40i wins (4) — every spec side by side.

QCY HT08 MeloBuds Pro
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $40
vs
Soundcore P40i
Soundcore · 2024P40i
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
8.4Noise control & calls6.1
5.8Battery9.2

Why is HT08 MeloBuds Pro better than P40i?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · P40i: No
  2. LDACYes · P40i: No
  3. Driver size12 mm vs 11 mm+9%

Why is P40i better than HT08 MeloBuds Pro?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 12 h+50%
  2. Total with charging case32 h vs 60 h+88%
  3. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 8 h+33%
  4. Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P40iSoundcore P40i≈ $408.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—14 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones66
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h12 h
Battery life with ANC6 h8 h
Total with charging case32 h60 h
Charging time1.5 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h10 min → 5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AACAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5 g
Protection rating—IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx5
Colours—Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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