Soundcore P20i

Soundcore P20i

Soundcore
81 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation

Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation

Apple
92 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Soundcore P20i

92 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews

The Anker Soundcore P25i earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and battery life, especially given the low price point. Users highlight rich bass, clear highs, and a secure fit for activities like gym workouts. The quick charge feature and companion app with EQ and low-latency mode are also appreciated. A few Q&A items remain unanswered, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.

Pros
  • Exceptional sound quality
  • Rich bass and clear highs
  • Comfortable and secure fit
  • Impressive battery life
  • Quick charge feature
Cons
  • No active noise cancellation
  • Some Q&A unanswered
👍 Sound quality 6
👍 Comfort 4
👍 Battery life 5
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Build quality 2
👍 Connectivity 3

Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation

72 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews

The AirPods Pro 3 receive high praise for their exceptional active noise cancellation, improved sound quality with deep bass and clear vocals, and comfortable secure fit. Users highlight the new heart-rate sensor, adaptive audio, and live translation as valuable upgrades. However, a few reviewers report discomfort due to the hard plastic shape or fit issues, and some note the case battery could be stronger. Overall, they are seen as a premium but worthwhile upgrade for daily use.

Pros
  • Exceptional active noise cancellation
  • Improved sound quality with deep bass
  • Comfortable and secure fit
  • Useful heart-rate sensor
  • Adaptive audio and transparency mode
Cons
  • Uncomfortable hard plastic shape for some
  • Fit issues causing earbuds to fall out
  • Case battery could be stronger
  • High price point
  • Different fit compared to previous generations
👍 Active noise cancellation 8
👍 Sound quality 7
🤔 Comfort and fit 9
👍 Battery life 5
👍 Heart rate sensor 3
👍 Live translation 3

Scores

Budget
Soundcore
83
Apple
100
Commute
Soundcore
63
Apple
99
Travel
Soundcore
63
Apple
96
Fitness
Soundcore
63
Apple
95
Calls
Soundcore
56
Apple
91
Gaming
Soundcore
78
Apple
84
Music
Soundcore
62
Apple
77

Specifications

Soundcore P20iApple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelesstrue wireless
Ear TipssXXS, XS, S, M, L
Weight0.09 kg0.01 kg★
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size10 mm★—
Drivers10★1
Freq Min20 Hz★—
Freq Max20 kHz★—
Impedance16 Ω140 Ω
Hi-Res Audio✗✓★
CodecsLightweight, Water ResistantAAC, SBC
Surround—Spatial Audio
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Type—adaptive
Transparency✗✓★
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.35.3
Multipoint✗✓★
Wired ConnectorUSB Type CUSB-C
Earbud Battery
Battery Life10 hrs★8 hrs
Charge Time0.16670000553131104 hrs★—
Fast Charging10 Mins = 2H5 Minutes for 1 Hour
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Battery
Case Battery30 hrs★24 hrs
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless Charging✗✓★
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count22
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice AssistantAISiri
Touch Controls✓✓
Appsoundcore appAndroid & iOS
Gaming Mode✓★—
Bone Conduction✗✗
Water ResistanceWater-ResistantIP57

Pros & Cons

Soundcore P20i

  • Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile

Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation

  • Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Soundcore P20i is $180 cheaper (10.0x less).

Soundcore P20i4.032score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation0.459score per dollar

Soundcore P20i offers 8.8x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation

Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 36 specs.

Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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