How we scoreBlogAdvertise
Amidioheadphones · speakers · earbuds
  1. Amidio
  2. Compare
  3. P42i vs ClipBuds Pro 2

Soundcore P42i vs Ugreen ClipBuds Pro 2

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

Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $65
Higher score
vs
Ugreen ClipBuds Pro 2
Ugreen · 2026ClipBuds Pro 2
1 advantage≈ $75
5.8Noise control & calls3.1

Why is P42i better than ClipBuds Pro 2?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · ClipBuds Pro 2: No

Why is ClipBuds Pro 2 better than P42i?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P42iSoundcore P42i≈ $659.4
Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size11 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance14 Ω—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h—
Battery life with ANC8.5 h—
Total with charging case56 h—
Charging time1 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3.5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version6.1—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.4 g—
Protection ratingIP55IP56
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx6
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursBlack, Oat White, Navy Blue, PurpleSilver
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare