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Soundcore P30i vs Soundcore P40i

What P30i does better (1) and where P40i wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore P30i
Soundcore · 2024P30i
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Soundcore P40i
Soundcore · 2024P40i
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
8.5Noise control & calls6.1
8.6Battery9.2
5.8Build & features8.1

Why is P30i better than P40i?

  1. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 5 g+16%

Why is P40i better than P30i?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 12 h+20%
  2. Total with charging case45 h vs 60 h+33%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  4. Driver size10 mm vs 11 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P30iSoundcore P30i≈ $308.4
Soundcore P40iSoundcore P40i≈ $408.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω14 Ω
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Noise reduction (claimed)42 dB—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case45 h60 h
Charging time1 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h10 min → 5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g5 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)5—
ColoursBlack, White, Sky Blue, Green, PinkBlack, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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