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Skullcandy Push 540 Open vs Soundcore P42i

What Push 540 Open does better (1) and where P42i wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Skullcandy Push 540 Open
Skullcandy · 2026Push 540 Open
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $70
vs
Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4Score
8 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
8.2Battery9.3
3.2Build & features8.8

Why is Push 540 Open better than P42i?

  1. Driver size12 mm vs 11 mm+9%

Why is P42i better than Push 540 Open?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Push 540 Open: Yes
  2. Battery life10 h vs 12 h+20%
  3. Total with charging case42 h vs 56 h+33%
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  5. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  6. LDACNo · Push 540 Open: Yes
  7. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6.1+15%
  8. Dust protection (IP)4 vs 5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P42iSoundcore P42i≈ $659.4
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size12 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω14 Ω
Sensitivity114 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8.5 h
Total with charging case42 h56 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h10 min → 3.5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.36.1
Bluetooth codecsLC3LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight60 g—
Earbud weight (each)—4.4 g
Protection ratingIP44IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)45
ColoursPlasma, True Black, BoneBlack, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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