13% 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
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- Audio
- Soundcore P42i
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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.
Alternatives to the P42i
26% pricier ≈ $70
- 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
3
Skullcandy · 2026Dime 360
7% cheaper ≈ $50
- Battery life 8 h vs 12 h
- Total with charging case 28 h vs 56 h
4
Cellular Line · 2026NEBIT
13% cheaper ≈ $45
- Active noise cancelling
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx4 vs IPx5
Same price ≈ $55
- Battery life 13 h vs 12 h
- Driver size 12 mm vs 11 mm
- Earbud weight (each) 4.3 g vs 4.4 g
- Active noise cancelling
- Highest frequency 20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz
Same price ≈ $55
- Battery life with ANC 33 h vs 8.5 h
- Battery life 14 h vs 12 h
- Total with charging case 62 h vs 56 h
- Charging time 4.5 h vs 1 h
- Bluetooth version 5.4 vs 6.1
50% 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
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Baseus · 2026Bowie MC2
48% pricier ≈ $80
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx5
- Dust protection (IP) 6 vs 5
- Battery life 11.5 h vs 12 h
6% pricier ≈ $55
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx5
- Battery life with ANC 9 h vs 8.5 h
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- Battery life 11 h vs 12 h