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Soundcore P30i vs Soundcore P42i

What P30i does better (1) and where P42i wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore P30i
Soundcore · 2024P30i
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4Score
8 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
8.4Noise control & calls5.8
8.6Battery9.3
5.8Build & features8.8

Why is P30i better than P42i?

  1. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 4.4 g+2%

Why is P42i better than P30i?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · P30i: Yes
  2. Battery life10 h vs 12 h+20%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  4. Total with charging case45 h vs 56 h+24%
  5. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  6. LDACNo · P30i: Yes
  7. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6.1+15%
  8. Driver size10 mm vs 11 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P30iSoundcore P30i≈ $308.4
Soundcore P42iSoundcore P42i≈ $659.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω14 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Noise reduction (claimed)42 dB—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8.5 h
Total with charging case45 h56 h
Charging time1 h1 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 codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g4.4 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursBlack, White, Sky Blue, Green, PinkBlack, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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