Soundcore P20i
Soundcore
38 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Samsung
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Soundcore P20i
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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
88 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are overwhelmingly praised for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable, secure fit. Users highlight the improved ergonomics, long battery life, and seamless integration with Samsung devices, though some note the touch controls can be finicky and the price is high. A few Q&A questions raise concerns about noise cancellation effectiveness and app permissions, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Long battery life
- Seamless Samsung integration
Cons
- Touch controls can be finicky
- Expensive price
- Battery life not outstanding
- App permissions required
Sound quality 6
Noise cancellation 5
Comfort fit 6
Battery life 4
Samsung integration 3
Touch controls 2
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Specifications
| Soundcore P20i | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | small / large |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | Voice Detect Mode, Lightweight, IPX7 Water Resistant (earbuds), Seamless Pairing, Low Latency, Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Sound Mode, Built-in Microphone, Call functions |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Intelligent |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | SmartThings |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX7 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore P20i
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
Scores 80 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 32 specs.