Soundcore
Soundcore P40i
A solid mid-range wireless earphone for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 12 hours.
64/100
12 hours60 hoursIPX55.3
£39.99best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- Wireless charging
- Above-average battery (earbuds)
- Above-average battery (with case)
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the wireless earphones classWhere the Soundcore P40i wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
IP rating (earbuds)IPX5
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Battery and power
Battery (earbuds)12 hours
Battery (with case)60 hours
Wireless chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.3
Microphone and features
Microphones (per earbud)6
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSoundcore P40i vs Thunelec Thunelec U9 Wireless Earbuds
Soundcore P40iThunelec U9 Wireless Earbuds
| SoundcoreSoundcore P40iThis page | ThunelecThunelec U9 Wireless Earbuds | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64 /100 | 64 /100 |
| Battery hours | 12 hoursBetter | 8 hours |
| Battery total | 60 hoursBetter | 48 hours |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| IP rating | IPX5 | IPX7 |
| Driver | — | 14.2 mm |
Who it's for
Is the Soundcore P40i right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable wireless earphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier wireless earphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Soundcore P40i worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 64/100 against other wireless earphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Soundcore P40i?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the AirPods Pro 3?
The AirPods Pro 3 scores 65/100 versus this one at 64/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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