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Soundcore P42i vs Vivo BUDS Pro

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

Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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Vivo BUDS Pro
Vivo · 2026BUDS Pro
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $55
5.9Noise control & calls3.0
9.2Battery9.8

Why is P42i better than BUDS Pro?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · BUDS Pro: No
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×

Why is BUDS Pro better than P42i?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 13 h+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore P42iSoundcore P42i≈ $659.4
Vivo BUDS ProVivo BUDS Pro≈ $557.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance14 Ω—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h13 h
Battery life with ANC8.5 h—
Total with charging case56 h55 h
Charging time1 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3.5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version6.16.1
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.4 g—
Protection ratingIP55—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5—
Dust protection (IP)5—
ColoursBlack, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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