Soundcore P40i
Soundcore
84 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Soundcore P40i
85 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
These earbuds are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, long battery life, and effective noise cancellation at a budget-friendly price. Users appreciate the comfortable fit, easy Bluetooth pairing, and the convenient case that doubles as a phone stand. However, some note that the volume could be louder and the oval-shaped ear tips may not stay secure during movement, limiting replacement options.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Long battery life
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Volume could be louder
- Oval ear tips may not stay secure
- Limited replacement tip options
- Noise cancellation not fully blocking
Sound quality 12
Battery life 5
Noise cancellation 8
Comfort and fit 6
Value for money 7
Bluetooth connectivity 5
Sony WF-1000XM5
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Specifications
| Soundcore P40i | Sony WF-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large, Extra small, Extra large | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 8.399999618530273 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 14 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 102 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Ultra Playtime, Noise Cancellation, Lightweight, Universal Phone Control, Water Resistant | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours | 3-minute quick charge will give you up to 60 minutes of play |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 60 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore P40i
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P40i0.105score per dollar
vs
Sony WF-1000XM50.031score per dollar
Soundcore P40i offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM5
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.
