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Soundcore P42i vs Soundcore Sport X20

What P42i does better (8) and where Sport X20 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4Score
8 advantages≈ $55
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Soundcore Sport X20
Soundcore · 2024Sport X20
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $80
5.8Noise control & calls5.8
9.2Battery8.0
8.8Build & features9.4

Why is P42i better than Sport X20?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Sport X20: No
  2. Charging time1 h vs 3 h3×
  3. Battery life with ANC8.5 h vs 7 h+21%
  4. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  5. LDACYes · Sport X20: No
  6. Total with charging case56 h vs 48 h+17%
  7. Bluetooth version6.1 vs 5.3+15%
  8. Earbud weight (each)4.4 g vs 6.5 g+48%

Why is Sport X20 better than P42i?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx8+60%
  2. Dust protection (IP)5 vs 6+20%
Specifications

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Soundcore P42iSoundcore P42i≈ $559.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance14 Ω16 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYes—
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 ANC8.5 h7 h
Total with charging case56 h48 h
Charging time1 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3.5 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version6.15.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.4 g6.5 g
Protection ratingIP55IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx8
Dust protection (IP)56
ColoursBlack, Oat White, Navy Blue, PurpleBlack, White, Green
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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