Soundcore P40i
Score: 84/100
Soundcore P20i
Score: 69/100Rankings
The Soundcore P40i offers marathon battery life, adaptive ANC and a unique phone-stand case. Its heavy bass tuning and occasional connectivity glitches may deter audiophiles and users needing rock-solid Bluetooth. Ideal for commuters and gym-goers who value endurance and ANC.
The Soundcore P20i offers 10 mm drivers, 30 h total battery life and extensive EQ customization via its app. Its lack of ANC and a relatively heavy design may deter users needing secure fit and noise isolation. Ideal for bass-focused listeners who value portability and app-driven sound shaping.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 hoursbest | 10 hours | |
48 hoursbest | 20 hours | |
10 metersbest | 10 metersbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 54 gbest | 101.7 g |
11 mmbest | 10 mm | |
1.5 yearsbest | 1.5 yearsbest | |
6best | 2 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(1) | ||
Total Weight (including case) (g) | 54 g | 101.7 g |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (Earbuds) (hours) | 12 hours | 10 hours |
Battery Life (Charging Case) (hours) | 48 hours | 20 hours |
Audio(4) | ||
Supported Audio Codecs | AAC | AAC, SBC |
Driver Size (mm) | 11 mm | 10 mm |
Active Noise Cancellation | true | false |
Microphone Count | 6 | 2 |
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Professional reviewers commend the P40i for its impressive battery longevity, innovative phone-stand case, and effective ANC that reaches -21 dB attenuation, while also praising the customizable HearID EQ. However, they note the bass-heavy tuning can be boomy, distortion appears at higher volumes, and the loose fit may be uncomfortable for some users, with occasional Bluetooth stability issues.
Everyday users celebrate the earbuds for their week-long battery endurance, strong bass punch, clear AI-enhanced calls, and the convenience of the phone-stand case. Recurring complaints focus on a loose fit that slips, overly boomy bass that masks other frequencies, and sporadic Bluetooth connectivity glitches.
Professional reviewers commend the P20i for its powerful bass, balanced mids and trebles, and the flexibility of the Soundcore app's 22 EQ presets. However, they point out the absence of ANC, a fit that may loosen during vigorous activity, and a modest treble response as notable drawbacks.
Everyday users love the long battery life, strong bass and comfortable daily wear, while frequently mentioning the convenient app controls and clear call quality. Common complaints revolve around earbuds slipping during workouts, limited treble detail, and occasional Bluetooth range drops.
“lasting weeks”
“Charging case doubles as a phone stand, adding convenience for video watching and hands-free use”
“crisp trebles, great mids, deep bass not hurting eardrums”
Select P20i for budget-friendly bass performance; select P40i when ANC and longer battery life are essential
