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Soundcore P41i vs Soundcore P42i

What P41i does better (0) and where P42i wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore P41i
Soundcore · 2025P41i
9.5Score
0 advantages≈ $45
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Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4Score
5 advantages≈ $55
5.8Noise control & calls5.8
9.6Battery9.2
8.1Build & features8.8

Why is P41i better than P42i?

P41i has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is P42i better than P41i?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · P41i: Yes
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  3. LDACNo · P41i: Yes
  4. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6.1+15%
  5. Earbud weight (each)5 g vs 4.4 g+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P41iSoundcore P41i≈ $459.5
Soundcore P42iSoundcore P42i≈ $559.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance14 Ω14 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones66
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8.5 h
Total with charging case—56 h
Charging time1 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3.5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
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)5 g4.4 g
Protection ratingIPX5IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursWhite (No Lightning Adapter), Black (No Lightning Adapter)Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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