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Alternatives to Soundcore P42i

10 true wireless earbuds at a similar price that compete with the P42i — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Soundcore P42i
Soundcore · 2026
P42i
12 hActive noise cancellingIPx5
approx. price≈ $65
9.4

Alternatives to the P42i

OPPO Enco Air5 Pro
1
OPPO · 2026Enco Air5 Pro
9.4
Same price ≈ $65
  • Battery life 13 h vs 12 h
  • Driver size 12 mm vs 11 mm
  • Battery life with ANC 7 h vs 8.5 h
  • Microphones 3 vs 6
Edifier Comfo Bass Pro
2
Edifier · 2026Comfo Bass Pro
9.7
17% pricier ≈ $75
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx6 vs IPx5
  • Driver size 12 mm vs 11 mm
  • Earbud weight (each) 6.5 g vs 4.4 g
Realme Buds Air 8
4
Realme · 2026Buds Air 8
9.7
27% pricier ≈ $80
  • Battery life with ANC 30 h vs 8.5 h
  • Battery life 14 h vs 12 h
  • Total with charging case 58 h vs 56 h
  • Charging time 2 h vs 1 h
  • LDAC
Baseus Bowie MC2
5
Baseus · 2026Bowie MC2
25% pricier ≈ $80
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx5
  • Dust protection (IP) 6 vs 5
  • Battery life 11.5 h vs 12 h
OnePlus Nord Buds 4
6
OnePlus · 2026Nord Buds 4
9.4
27% cheaper ≈ $45
  • Battery life 13 h vs 12 h
  • Driver size 12 mm vs 11 mm
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • Battery life with ANC 6 h vs 8.5 h
Skullcandy Dime 360
8
Skullcandy · 2026Dime 360
22% cheaper ≈ $50
  • Battery life 8 h vs 12 h
  • Total with charging case 28 h vs 56 h
Realme Buds Air7
9
Realme · 2025Buds Air7
9.1
Same price ≈ $65
  • Battery life 13 h vs 12 h
  • Driver size 12.4 mm vs 11 mm
  • Charging time 7 h vs 1 h
  • Battery life with ANC 7 h vs 8.5 h
Cellular Line NEBIT
10
Cellular Line · 2026NEBIT
27% cheaper ≈ $45
  • Active noise cancelling
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx4 vs IPx5
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