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Soundcore P31i vs Soundcore P40i

What P31i does better (5) and where P40i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore P31i
Soundcore · 2025P31i
9.5Score
5 advantages≈ $45
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Soundcore P40i
Soundcore · 2024P40i
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $40
8.9Noise control & calls6.1
9.2Battery9.2

Why is P31i better than P40i?

  1. Battery life with ANC40 h vs 8 h5×
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · P40i: No
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. LDACYes · P40i: No
  5. Bluetooth version6.1 vs 5.3+15%

Why is P40i better than P31i?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 12 h+20%
  2. Total with charging case50 h vs 60 h+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P31iSoundcore P31i≈ $459.5
Soundcore P40iSoundcore P40i≈ $408.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—11 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—14 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYesYes
Noise reduction (claimed)52 dB—
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones66
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h12 h
Battery life with ANC40 h8 h
Total with charging case50 h60 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3,5 h10 min → 5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version6.15.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)5—
ColoursMidnight Black, Pearl White, Light Blue, Rose GoldBlack, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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