Weight
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- About 3.7 g per earbud
- Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
- About 4.3 g per earbud
Headphones comparison
Soundcore A30i vs Soundcore P30i
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore A30i ANC
KSh 3,850In Stock | 02  Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
KSh 3,480Out of Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Soundcore A30i ANC if you want a lighter build (about 3.7 g each). Choose the Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds if you want up to 45 hours with the charging case and larger 10 mm drivers.
Fit
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium
- Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes
Battery life
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Up to 24 hours with the case
- Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
- Up to 45 hours with the case
Charging time
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- Approximately one hour
- Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
- Earbuds: approximately one hour, charging case: approximately 2.5 hours
Drivers
- Soundcore A30i ANC
- 6mm drivers with composite diaphragms
- Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
- 10mm dynamic drivers
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore A30i ANC
- Lighter: about 3.7 g each.
- Case type: Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case.
Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
- Rated for up to 45 hours in total with the charging case.
- Larger drivers: 10 mm.
- Case type: Charging case with folding rear phone stand.
What matters most to you?
14 priorities selected.
Soundcore A30i ANC
- Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium and Large.
- About 3.7 g per earbud.
- Up to 24 hours with the case.
- Stays connected to two devices.
- Customisable touch controls for supported playback, calls and ambient modes.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Approximately one hour for earbuds.
- 6mm drivers with composite diaphragms.
- 20Hz–20kHz, as listed in official A3958 guide.
- Supported.
- Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case.
- Sliding cover and charging-status indicator.
Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes.
- About 4.3 g per earbud.
- 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.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Earbuds: approximately one hour, charging case: approximately 2.5 hours.
- 10mm dynamic drivers.
- 20Hz–20kHz.
- Transparency and Normal modes available through supported controls or app.
- Charging case with folding rear phone stand.
- Folding rear phone stand, status LED.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore |
| Model | A3958H11; A3958H31; A3958H51; A3958H21 | A3959Z11; A3959Z31; A3959Z21; A3959Z51 |
| Announced | May 2024 | June 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black; Blue; Pink; White | Black; White; Blue; Pink |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 3.7g per earbud / 47.4g including case | Approximately 4.3g per earbud / 52.8g including case |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | UK product table: ANC off up to 7h / 24h total; ANC on up to 4h / 15h total; actual use varies | ANC off: up to 10h earbuds / 45h total with case; ANC on: up to 7h / 30h total |
| Charging Time | Approximately one hour for earbuds; two hours for charging case | Earbuds: approximately one hour; charging case: approximately 2.5 hours |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions |
| Charging Port | USB-C on case | USB-C on case |
| Wireless Charging | Not supported | Not supported; case charges through USB-C |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless audio | Bluetooth wireless audio |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m under suitable conditions, as listed in guide | Up to 10m under suitable conditions |
| Multipoint Connection | Two-device Dual Connections enabled in soundcore app; one active audio source | Two-device Dual Connections enabled in soundcore app; one active audio source |
| Connector | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth wireless audio |
| App Support | soundcore app; fit test, ANC, EQ, Find Earbuds, Dual Connections, touch-control settings and firmware updates | soundcore app; EQ, fit test, Dual Connections, control settings and firmware updates |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Compact case; adaptive ANC; two-device connection; single-earbud mode; app EQ | Two-device connection; phone-stand case; EQ; single-earbud mode |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 6mm drivers with composite diaphragms | 10mm dynamic drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz, as listed in official A3958 guide | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Impedance | 16Ω | 16Ω |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adaptive ANC; manufacturer describes up to 46dB reduction under stated conditions; manual ANC modes | Adaptive ANC; up to 42dB reduction under manufacturer conditions |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Supported; Normal and Transparency options in single-earbud mode | Transparency and Normal modes available through supported controls or app |
| Microphones | Four microphones with AI call processing | Four microphones with AI call processing |
| Audio Features | Composite diaphragms; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound effect | BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; 3D sound option |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC and AAC |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case | Charging case with folding rear phone stand |
| Case Battery Life | UK table: 24h total including earbuds with ANC off; 15h total with ANC on | 45h total including earbuds with ANC off; 30h total with ANC on |
| Case Charging | USB-C; input 5V 0.46A; output 5V 0.2A, 0.1A per port; guide lists 310mAh / 1.147Wh battery | USB-C; input 5V 0.5A; output 5V 0.24A, 0.12A per port |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Case Weight | Not separately specified; approximately 47.4g including earbuds | Not separately specified; approximately 52.8g including earbuds |
| Case Features | Sliding cover and charging-status indicator | Folding rear phone stand; status LED; phone supplied separately |
| Case Dimensions | — | Approximately 57 × 49 × 29mm |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Customisable touch controls for supported playback, calls and ambient modes; single-earbud use supported | Touch controls for playback, calls and ambient modes; customisation in app; mono mode supported |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable ear tips in Small, Medium and Large; Medium fitted; app fit test | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes; app fit test |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore A30i ANC | Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Left and right A30i earbuds | P30i left and right earbuds |
| Charging Case | Lipstick-shaped sliding charging case | Charging case with folding phone stand |
| Charging Cable | USB-C to USB-A charging cable package listing | USB-C to USB-A charging cable shared-family package list |
| Audio Cable | Not applicable; true wireless audio | Not applicable; true wireless audio |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips in three sizes: Small, Medium and Large | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and documentation | Quick start guide and safety manual shared-family package list |
Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both have a range of up to 10 m.
- Same fast charging: ten minutes provides up to two hours under.
In summary
A30i ANC is the lighter option to carry; P30i Noise Cancelling trades extra weight for longer rated battery life and drivers.
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