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Soundcore P3i vs Soundcore P41i

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

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Soundcore P3i

Soundcore P3i

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Listed playback: 36 hours with the case.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Physical buttons for your everyday controls.
KSh 9,500In Stock
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Soundcore P41i

Soundcore P41i

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • About 5 g per earbud.
  • Listed playback: 192 hours with the case.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
KSh 9,400In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Soundcore P41i is the better buy: it lasts longer per charge (12 hours) and has larger 11 mm drivers.

Battery life

Soundcore P3i
Listed playback: 36 hours with the case
Soundcore P41i
Listed playback: 192 hours with the case

Connections

Soundcore P3i
Bluetooth 5.2 connection
Soundcore P41i
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Controls

Soundcore P3i
Physical buttons for your everyday controls
Soundcore P41i
Touch controls for everyday use

Noise cancellation

Soundcore P3i
Active noise cancellation
Soundcore P41i
Noise cancellation

Charging

Soundcore P3i
10 minutes provides up to 2 hours
Soundcore P41i
10 minutes provides up to 5 hours

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore P3i

  • Physical buttons for your everyday controls.

Soundcore P41i

  • Rated for up to 12 hours per charge (vs 9).
  • Rated for up to 192 hours in total with the charging case (vs 36).
  • Larger drivers: 11 mm (vs 10 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2022).
  • Touch controls for everyday use.

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PrioritySoundcore P3iSoundcore P41i
Battery lifeListed playback: 36 hours with the caseListed playback: 192 hours with the case
ControlsPhysical button controlsTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Noise cancellationActive noise cancellationNoise cancellation for listening
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
SoftwareWorks with the Soundcore appWorks with the Soundcore app
Charging10 minutes provides up to 2 hours10 minutes provides up to 5 hours

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore P3iSoundcore P41i
BrandSoundcoreSoundcore
ModelLife P3i (A3993)A3937H11; A3937H21
Announced2022July 2025
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Black; White

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore P3iSoundcore P41i
Weight—About 5 g per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore P3iSoundcore P41i
Battery LifeUp to 9 hours; up to 36 hours with charging caseUp to 12 hours; up to 192 hours with charging case
Charging TimeAbout 2 hoursEarbuds: about 1 hour; case: about 5 hours
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 2 hours10 minutes provides up to 5 hours
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNo—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore P3iSoundcore P41i
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
App SupportSoundcore appSoundcore app
Connector—Built-in USB-C phone-charging cable; selected Lightning option includes USB-C to Lightning adapter

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore P3iSoundcore P41i
Special FeaturesSingle-earbud modeAdaptive ANC; BassUp; phone-charging case; horizontal phone stand; USB-C or Lightning-adapter option

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore P3iSoundcore P41i
Drivers10mm drivers11mm composite drivers
Audio CodecsSBC, AACSBC, AAC
Active Noise CancellationHybrid ANC, up to 90% reductionAdaptive ANC
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesYes
Microphones4 microphones with AI6 microphones with AI noise reduction
Audio FeaturesBassUp; 22 EQ presetsBassUp

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore P3iSoundcore P41i
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeExtends total playtime to 36 hoursExtends total playtime to 192 hours
Case ChargingUSB-C chargingUSB-C receptacle input 5V2.4A; built-in plug input 5V1A, per official support
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNo—
Case FeaturesCharging case3000mAh case; phone charging advertised up to 10W; horizontal phone stand; selected Lightning option includes adapter
Case Dimensions—74.5 × 59.5 × 29.7 mm

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore P3iSoundcore P41i
ControlsPhysical button controlsTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsReplaceable silicone ear tipsReplaceable silicone ear tips
Water & Dust Resistance—IPX5 (earbuds)

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore P3iSoundcore P41i
Headphones / EarbudsLife P3i (A3993) earbudsP41i earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseSelected USB-C charging case; Lightning option includes built-in USB-C to Lightning adapter
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot applicable; true wireless audio
DocumentationDocumentation—
Charging Cable—Charging cable; exact supplied cable type not established by selected official sources

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same audio codecs: SBC, AAC.

In summary

The Soundcore P41i is the better buy for almost everyone, with longer rated battery life and larger 11 mm drivers.

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