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Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector vs Soundcore P30i

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

Compared products
01Selected Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector wired connection. No noise cancellation for listening. Wired design. Microphone. Voice assistant: siri via connected Apple device. KSh 3,500In Stock Add to cart	02 Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds In-ear design uses sealing ear tips. About 4.3 g per earbud. Charging case uses USB-C. Can stay connected to two devices. Works with the Soundcore app. KSh 3,480Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds if you want active noise cancellation, a transparency and Normal modes available through supported controls or app and a newer model (2024). Choose the Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector if you prefer Lightning wired.

Connections

Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector: Wired connection
Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds: Bluetooth connection

Fit

Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector: Fixed open-fit earbud design
Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds: Replaceable ear tips in three sizes

Battery life

Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector: Wired design
Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds: Up to 45 hours with the case

Two devices

Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector: Wired design
Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds: Stays connected to two devices

Controls

Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector: In-line remote for volume, media playback
Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds: Touch controls for playback, calls and ambient modes

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector

Connection: Lightning wired.
wired connection.

Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds

Active noise cancellation.
Transparency and Normal modes available through supported controls or app.
Newer model: released in 2024.
Connection: Bluetooth wireless audio.
Connects to two devices at once.

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Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector

Fixed open-fit earbud design.
Wired design.
In-line remote for volume, media playback and calls.
No noise cancellation for listening.
Lightning wired.
Engineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass.

Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds

Replaceable ear tips in three sizes.
Up to 45 hours with the case.
Stays connected to two devices.
Touch controls for playback, calls and ambient modes.
Active noise cancellation.
Bluetooth 5.4.
BassUp.
Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Brand	Apple	Soundcore
Model	EarPods (Lightning Connector)	A3959Z11; A3959Z31; A3959Z21; A3959Z51
Announced	2016	June 2024
Type	Lightning Wired Earphones	True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color	Official colorways vary by market and selected variant	Black; White; Blue; Pink

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Weight	—	Approximately 4.3g per earbud / 52.8g including case

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Battery Life	Wired design	ANC off: up to 10h earbuds / 45h total with case; ANC on: up to 7h / 30h total
Charging Time	Wired design	Earbuds: approximately one hour; charging case: approximately 2.5 hours
Fast Charging	Wired design	Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions
Charging Port	Wired design	USB-C on case
Wireless Charging	Wired design	Not supported; case charges through USB-C

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Connection	Lightning wired	Bluetooth wireless audio
Bluetooth	Wired design	Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Range	Wired design	Up to 10m under suitable conditions
Multipoint Connection	Wired design	Two-device Dual Connections enabled in soundcore app; one active audio source
Connector	Lightning	USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth wireless audio
App Support	—	soundcore app; EQ, fit test, Dual Connections, control settings and firmware updates

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Voice Assistant	Siri via connected Apple device	—
Special Features	Anatomically shaped EarPods design	Two-device connection; phone-stand case; EQ; single-earbud mode

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Active Noise Cancellation	No	Adaptive ANC; up to 42dB reduction under manufacturer conditions
Transparency / Ambient Mode	No	Transparency and Normal modes available through supported controls or app
Spatial Audio	No	—
Microphones	Built-in microphone	Four microphones with AI call processing
Audio Features	Engineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass	BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound option
Drivers	—	10mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response	—	20Hz–20kHz
Impedance	—	16Ω
Audio Codecs	—	SBC and AAC

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Case Type	No charging case	Charging case with folding rear phone stand
Case Battery Life	—	45h total including earbuds with ANC off; 30h total with ANC on
Case Charging	—	USB-C; input 5V 0.5A; output 5V 0.24A, 0.12A per port
Case Charging Port	—	USB-C
Case Wireless Charging	—	Not supported
Case Dimensions	—	Approximately 57 × 49 × 29mm
Case Weight	—	Not separately specified; approximately 52.8g including earbuds
Case Water & Dust Resistance	—	—
Case Features	—	Folding rear phone stand; status LED; phone supplied separately

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Controls	In-line remote for volume, media playback and calls	Touch controls for playback, calls and ambient modes; customisation in app; mono mode supported
Ear Tips / Ear Cushions	Fixed open-fit earbud design	Replaceable ear tips in three sizes; app fit test

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector	Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Headphones / Earbuds	EarPods (Lightning Connector)	P30i left and right earbuds
Charging Case	No charging case	Charging case with folding phone stand
Charging Cable	No charging required	USB-C to USB-A charging cable shared-family package list
Audio Cable	Integrated cable	Not applicable; true wireless audio
Ear Tips / Accessories	Fixed open-fit design	Replaceable ear tips in three sizes
Documentation	Quick start and safety documentation	Quick start guide and safety manual shared-family package list

Similarities

Both have built-in microphones for calls.

In summary

Choose Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling for noise cancellation.

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