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Soundcore P31i vs Soundcore P42i

What P31i does better (1) and where P42i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore P31i
Soundcore · 2025P31i
9.5Score
1 advantage≈ $45
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Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $55
8.9Noise control & calls5.8
9.2Battery9.2

Why is P31i better than P42i?

  1. Battery life with ANC40 h vs 8.5 h4.7×

Why is P42i better than P31i?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 12 h+20%
  2. Total with charging case50 h vs 56 h+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P31iSoundcore P31i≈ $459.5
Soundcore P42iSoundcore P42i≈ $559.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance—14 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYesYes
Noise reduction (claimed)52 dB—
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones66
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h12 h
Battery life with ANC40 h8.5 h
Total with charging case50 h56 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3,5 h10 min → 3.5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version6.16.1
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.4 g
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursMidnight Black, Pearl White, Light Blue, Rose GoldBlack, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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