Soundcore P40i by Anker, Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds Adaptive Noise Cancelling to Environments, Heavy Bass, 60H Playtime, 2-in-1 Case and Phone Stand
IPX5, Wireless Charging, Bluetooth 5.3
Product information
Noise Control Active Noise Cancellation
Model Name P40i
Connectivity Technology Wireless
Wireless Communication Technology Bluetooth
Special Feature Ultra Playtime, Immersive Sound, Noise Cancellation, Lightweight, Phone Stand, Universal Phone Control, Water Resistant
Included Components USB-C Charging Cable, Charging Case, P40i, XS/S/L/XL Ear Tips – M Pre-Installed
Age Range (Description) ALL
Material Plastic
Compatible Devices Cellphones, Desktops, Laptops, Tablets
Control Type Volume Control
Cable Feature Without Cable
Item Weight 1.92 ounces
Water Resistance Level Waterproof
Frequency Range 902-928MHZ
Unit Count 1.0 Count
Control Method Touch
Number of Items 1
Battery Life 12 Hours
Bluetooth Range 10 Meters
Carrying Case Material plastic
Audio Driver Size 11 Millimeters
Is Autographed No
Is Electric Yes
Manufacturer Anker
Product Dimensions 4.25 x 4.25 x 2.17 inches
ASIN B0CQXG17RL
Item model number A3955
Batteries 3 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
Smart Noise Cancelling: soundcore P40i noise cancelling earbuds feature adaptive ANC that automatically detects ambient noise and utilizes advanced algorithms to achieve effective noise cancellation, ensuring peace and tranquillity on the go.
Long, Powerful Battery Life: Enjoy 12 hours of battery life on a single charge with a case that extends it to 60 hours. That’s long enough to last weeks, even a month.
Thumping Beats: soundcore P40i wireless earbuds feature 11mm composite drivers for an intensive audio experience, enhanced with BassUp technology for real-time intense bass.
Superior Call Quality: soundcore P40i noise cancelling earbuds enhanced by 6 mics and an AI algorithm allow you to enjoy clear communication.
Whether on a call or via video chat, your voice is transmitted with clarity and strength.
2-in-1 Charging Case and Phone Stand: soundcore P40i wireless earbuds feature a unique charging case, doubling as a phone stand, allowing you to enjoy shows hands-free. This multi-functional design enhances your video experience when you’re on the go.
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Mj –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome sound Quality!!!
I’m impressed with the sound quality and noise canceling option I’m in a loud environment all day and it works well. Good value for the money!!And this is the first pair I’ve ever bought will buy again!!
Jean Georges –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Soundcore life p40i
Soundcore p40i is a great NC earbud with a lot of future for a fraction of the cost. I’ll give Soundcore p40i 5 stars
Cheryl –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ear buds
The color is as pictured. For me the ear buds doesn’t fit as comfortable as I would like them too. For the price I paid they could’ve made fit inside the ear easily.
MartyP –
5.0 out of 5 stars
2nd pair
Lost my first pair so here is my 2nd. Soundcore is my go-to for head phones.
Alan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great sound & fit
First time that I’ve used ear buds and bought these at the suggestion of Wirecutter. They are handsome (I got the blue) and fit very well. Choice of rubber ear pieces is very nice. The “click” into place in the charger which is perhaps what all earbuds do, but since I put them away at night with the lights off, it is nice to know that I have them in the right place.I haven’t used them for noise cancellation nor worn them for extended periods so can’t somment on battery life. But the sound quality is great.
Madi –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Just “ok”
If the Volume is too loud it is fuzzy, over great for what they are and price.
Jomo –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb earbuds
I couldn’t be more pleased with this purchase. These earbuds have a rich, smooth sound befitting far more expensive models, and a phone app providing a wide range of meaningful settings.
Larry –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wifey approved
I picked these up for my wife. She like to have one ear in at the office and she used them all day and says they worked perfectly for her ( she’s 5’0 and obviously small ears and they fit her well.
Roy D Lonsinger –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great earbuds
I like the comfort and fit. Using the soundcore app it’s easy to customize the sound to your own taste.
Pedro Perez –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great if it fits your ears
I wish it didn’t hurt my ears so much because it’s honestly the best pair of earbuds for $65The case is chunky but it works great as a phone standGood audio and noise cancellingGreat app and touch controlsI had to return, but should give it a try and see if it fits your ears
2 people found this helpful
Casey BrettCasey Brett –
5.0 out of 5 stars
INCREDIBLE Bluetooth Earbuds at a GREAT Price!
Unsurprisingly, Anker has done it again. These Bluetooth earbuds are absolutely incredible. I own over 30 Anker/Soundcore products and I swear by them. Amongst these products are two (well used) pairs of Soundcore Life P3’s. I love them because of the sound quality, volume level, size, and battery life. While browsing anker’s products, I happened upon these Soundcore Life P40i Bluetooth earbuds and I was immediately interested. Knowing the great quality of all of my previously purchased Anker products and, considering these P40i’s were on sale, I figured I couldn’t go wrong. Boy was I correct. These earbuds are amazing. Unlike other brands of earbuds I’ve tried, these things get loud; not loud to the point that you’ll hurt your ears or be unable to withstand it, but loud enough that you won’t be wishing you could turn them up more. The smart noise cancellation feature is really neat. I’m in construction so the noise levels vary greatly from day to day. The smart noise cancellation keeps up by changing the type of ANC. It’s really cool. Another feature I like and one that differs from the Life P3’s is the small little nub located on the earbuds’ “touch-control” zone. It’s very convenient. In addition, there’s an audible beep when you successfully tap for touch control which has absolutely zero delay. This is great to me because it confirms whether or not you actually touched the earbud. I posted a few side by side photos of these Soundcore P40i’s and one pair of my Soundcore Life P3’s because I wanted to know the size difference in the earbuds and the case and couldn’t find any reviews mentioning it or information elsewhere mentioning it. In case anyone is interested, the P40i’s case is a little bit smaller and the earbuds’ themselves are slightly shorter. It’s great because the P40i’s are EVEN MORE compact. The battery life of these is the best; bar none. 10h per earbud per charge. I have yet to hear the “battery low” alert. The addition of the phone stand clip within the case is ingenious and a new feature that I love. I watch lots of movies and tv shows on my phone. Now, rather than holding my phone, I can put it in the P40i’s case in front of me. It’s a small feature but works wonders for my use. Lastly, the sound quality of these earbuds is insane. There are enough preset EQ options to make everybody happy but it doesn’t stop there. You can go through the soundcore app to do a hearing test and create an EQ catered to your specific level of hearing. In addition, once you’ve completed the hearing IQ, you can tweak your custom EQ setting even further by adding a preset EQ on top of it, or manually altering it yourself. I’d by 10 pairs of these if I could. For anyone out there that’s even considering these earbuds as an option, just buy them already. You will NOT be disappointed. That’s a guarantee. Great job Anker/Soundcore!
52 people found this helpful
D. Peña –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing sound and battery life
These are an upgrade from some earbuds that I’ve had for years. While I like them, I was missing some functionality, especially being able to use them with more than one device at a time. I saw a great review for the previous version of these earbuds and when I was checking it out, Amazon notified me that there was a new model. After reading the specs, including the great battery life, I decided to give them a try.I love these earbuds! The sound quality is so good. I get so much more bass than with my old buds and more than I would think you’d be able to get on such a small device. They also have noise cancelling which makes the music sound even clearer. With the app, I can customize the controls and even switch the functions from one bud to the other. They are really responsive and recognize the control taps with no problem. The app also has modes you can set for immersive sound for movies or playing games but even the standard setting makes your music sound really good.Case has a magnetic closure and keeps the buds secure. The buds have a great battery life (12+ hours) and since the case can hold another 60 hours of charge, you won’t need to worry about them running out of power. The case can be charged wirelessly or with a USB C cable. They come with a big selection of rubber ear tips so you should be able to find a comfortable fit. I wear them for my workouts and walks and they are comfortable and stay in place.
5 people found this helpful
O –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Heavy Hitters
These last me about 16 hours per day requiring one quick 10 min charge in the case. I mostly have them on transparency mode throughout the day so I think they could last even longer. The ANC is not great for me. Depending on how open the room I am is, it doesn’t drown out all echoes even on the strongest level. For some reason it also causes my head to hurt when I turn on ANC, if anyone has an idea why please let me know. The ear tips are not the best and they aren’t the traditional shape so I couldn’t use the other replacement tips I bought for my p3i. If they’re any good replacement tips also let me know.This is my third pair of Soundcore earphones (life p2i > life p3i > p40i)and so far it’s the best I’ve owned. the sound output is great and it’s definitely worth its price. The app control is also quite good but the home screen widget on android absolutely sucks. It doesn’t stay connected and requires that the Soundcore app be open in order for you to toggle through the different modes. I hope Soundcore will develop it a bit more to work more seamlessly.Overall, a good pair of earphones.
3 people found this helpful
Tom T –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quality product and good value
I chose these because they were flagged as a smart buy by a leading consumer magazine. Good sound, great battery life. Noise cancellation is not strong but that is what I wanted for earbuds that I would wear outside where I need to be more aware of my surroundings. The Bluetooth range is amazing. I could leave my iPhone in one corner of the house (2000 sq ft) and use the earbuds throughout the entire home including the basement and second floor. Connects to multiple devices.
11 people found this helpful
obgraham –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best one I found
This was a the third different Bluetooth earbud set I tried this month. And finally one to keep.The sound quality is excellent. They fit well and without itching. The Bluetooth connection is fast, seamless, and does not require me to do anything except open the charger.And — the big issue — the battery life is very good. This was what had caused me to return two different brands of earbuds.This is the one to get.
D. Anderson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Crazy sound and features for the price!!!
I can’t say enough good things about these earbuds. By far the best sub $100 earbuds I’ve tested, and easily beats out several $150+ models like the pixel buds pro or the MW07s.Get the soundcore app from sure!!Sound quality is out of this world good. The bass is truly deep and ear shaking. I love hip hop and these buds deliver better bass than any I’ve tried. Highs are clean and crisp as well. And there is SO much adjustability as far as the equalizer goes. If you know what you’re doing, you’re in for a treat! If you have no idea how to adjust that stuff don’t worry! There is a fantastic guided equalizer process that includes a hearing test to make sure you can hear all the frequencies! I’m just blown away by these things.ANC is very solid and even has lots of adjustability for your environment.Touch controls work well, fit is good, comes with 4 other ear tips. I have strangely shaped ears and have always had trouble keeping buds in them, but so far these seem to have a very good weight ratio.If these are under $100 buy them!!!!
17 people found this helpful
JayJay –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Expected Better
***UPDATE***(04/28/2024)Anker has reached out to me to acknowledge my concerns regarding this new product, and has expressed that updates and enhancements will be coming in the near future. Based on their excellent customer service provided and potential future product/design improvement, I have raised my rating from 2 to 3 stars. I will be updating this review to either 4 or 5 stars as soon as improvements are made. Thanks for reading.***Original Review***Expected Better, especially for costThese ear buds get an average score. Let’s focus on the bad, then move into the good.The bad-The P40I earbuds are the same price as Anker’s over ears Q30, but definitely cannot out match them in terms of performance, sound quality, loudness, phone calls, and noise cancelling. They do not even compare. We are paying the same price point basically for the convenience of the smaller size, and being able to fit the P40I in our pocket. – While the over ear Q30 head phones are priced fairly, (Don’t get any ideas Anker) with less performance and less materials needed for manufacturing, technically these earbuds really should cost less than it’s over ears counterpart. This is a big negative for me. Next, when synced to two devices, if you are playing music from a PC and change the EQ from the app on your phone the song pauses each time, so if you are trying to balance out a song and try and select through the list, the song will pause for each selection, very annoying if you go through the whole list the song will pause over 10 times while trying to dial in the sound. Also, you can only have 5 “favorite EQ modes” in your favorite list at a time, I cannot understand why they would restrict you to a “top 5”, we should be able to have as many as we want.Additionally, while the added phone mount is definitely a plus, and I will get into that more on the positives section, Anker has really goofed up in regards to using this with the app. This is because the mount requires you to mount your phone horizontally. Which is fine. However, when you go to use the Anker app, to adjust a setting, app only works vertically, which makes no sense whatsoever, because of this, you have to keep removing your phone from the mount to use the app. (Please fix this Anker.) Can’t use mount vertically, phone will fall over. Also, while you can make adjustments on the buttons for music, which is a win for the “good” column, you can’t adjust volume quickly because if you tap too fast it is considered a double or triple tap. (Anker, the solution for this, please add a setting for bigger volume up volume down increments) also, you can’t adjust the button settings for calls, which also makes no sense. Noise cancelling is decent for earbuds, but is not perfect like their over ear counterpart. You will still hear noises only at a reduced level. Another downside is the widget which only assists with noise cancelling modes, which most people will not need because they will stick to one setting, yet their are no widget settings for EQ, which is used way more. It would not be hard to add a button for EQ to the widget menu. Speakers will blow out occasionally at max volume on certain songs.The Good:In terms of earbuds, these are definitely more comfortable to wear than most others, good choice of materials, and the location and use of the tap controls makes sense as you are less likely to accidentally press them when making adjustments, unlike some other types of tap ear buds which can be annoyingly too sensitive to even use. Sound is clear and the EQ is nice. Changing the EQ settings definitely makes a difference in terms of the overall user experience. Example: podcasts, to various genres of music, to audiobooks, etc. Also, it is a huge benefit to be able to customize your own button controls. You can select between 1x tap, 2x tap, 3x tap, and press and hold, for each ear. The mount is a nice added bonus, and has a rubber texture on the bottom of the case to prevent sliding when mounted. Noise cancelling works decent for earbuds, but not perfect like the over ear headphones. Connectivity is good and responsive and you can pair to two devices at once. Mount feature is a nice bonus for watching media. Battery life is great.Conclusion: at the end of the day, these ear buds really should not be in the $60 to $70 dollar range. A good price for these would be $30 to $40 dollars.
7 people found this helpful
Thomas G. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Got this one right!
I had Anker Life P3s for two years and liked them, but these are better and have more and better features. Love the sound for clarity and bass. Like being able to customize the sound. More options for ANR control and even though it isn’t like my Anker over-the-ear ANR headphones, the P40i’s ANR is definitely apparent, useful, and somewhat effective. The holder is better, more stylish, with better lid opening feel, and a mini cell phone stand which is a surprisingly good and useful feature. Wireless charging is a huge plus (requirement now) for me.P40is are a little shorter than my P3s, but their sound quality is at least as good. Good bass is preserved in the P40is.All around earbud winner for me. They really made a good product with this one.
Trillian –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Even better than the pricier competition. Love them!!
I am a long-time user of Samsung’s Buds Pro earbuds. After some allergy issues with extended use, I went looking for something else. I cannot believe how much happier I am with these Soundcore buds. First, unlike the Samsungs, they actually stay snugly in my ears, even during long periods of wear, and they are incredibly comfortable. They have several of the same features found in the higher-end Samsungs:* Toggle between noise cancelling and letting ambient sound through* Hearing test to customize the sound to your level of hearing* Find your earbuds feature* Battery indicator on the app* Sync nicely with the video on my tablet (no lag like some others)What I LOVE about these that is unique is that the Soundcore buds have a little raised switch on the earpieces that you can custom set for 1, 2, or 3 presses for different features. It’s easy to locate and very easy to use. You can also listen to just one earbud while the other is in the case.I have not used these for calling features, so can’t speak to that, but these have been great for watching movies and listening to music. I’ve managed to connect them to my phone and tablet separately, and have had no issues switching back and forth. The richness of the audio is incredible and the noise-cancelling features are almost too good. (I once left the kitchen faucet running because I couldn’t hear it at all.)One thing these do not have compared to the Samsung’s are the directional sound you get when watching videos. (if you turn your head from the screen, the Samsungs adjusts the sound so you feel like it’s coming from a single place). That wasn’t a dealbreaker for me at all, but FYI.I find I am using my earbuds about 10x more with the Soundcore buds than I ever did with the others. I highly recommend checking them out.
One person found this helpful
Alfred Alfred –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Increíble.
He tenido auriculares de otras marcas, Sony, Samsung, Skullcandy, JBL, y de varios precios y calidades. Con algunas marcas de las que nombré, con malas experiencias, pues algunos no valen lo que pagas por ellos por la calidad del sonido. Llegué a esta marca buscando unos JBL pues es la marca con la que he quedado más satisfecho, pero quería un rango de precio no muy alto, pero además calidad asegurada. Ocupaba cancelación de ruido efectiva, bajos profundos y sonido nítido pues me gusta la música, pero sobre todo comodidad para usarlos más de 8 horas diarias, pues mis JBL ya tienen un año de uso intensivo y antes de que dejen de funcionar buscaba un buen reemplazo. No me arrepiento y los recomiendo, buscaba unos Skullcandy raíl anc porque me prestaron unos y me gustó como se escuchaban,pero me tope con estos y empecé a leer las reseñas, principalmente de usuarios que, como yo, ya han usado varias marcas y saben que el precio no asegura nada. Los que buscaba son un poco más caros Pero las reseñas me convencieron, me arriesgue a probarlos y no me arrepiento, son geniales, principalmente porque los puedes personalizar casi en todo. Les doy 5 estrellas porque funcionan, se ven y se sienten como si fueran más caros.
One person found this helpful
dlsimo –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This Is The One
After losing my beloved Sennheiser HD1 earbuds which are no longer available, I searched extensively to find a satisfactory replacement for my cycling trips. I tried numerous others, including those up to $300, but wasn’t having any luck finding ones with the excellent sound, clean bass, and comfort as those of the HD1. I finally came across these and my search ended. Not only do they have all the sound qualities I need (I’m a bit of an audiophile), but the music controls are the best I’ve found so far. The bass comes through nicely without having to push them in my ear for a better seal. The volume is sufficient but they don’t have to be loud because the clarity is so good. The small button on these make finding the sweet spot for controlling music hassle-free. The app for choosing the controls is the best I’ve found and should be standard for all earbuds. While the sound is at least comparable, it is the convenience of these small buds and charging case that make them even better than my Sennheisers. I’m no longer disappointed that I lost them.
Jimmy Fallin –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Headphone Quality Sound From Buds
I was blow away at the sound quality of these ear buds. I have headphones that don’t sound as good as these earbuds. The configuration in the app is something on another level too. You are able to map left and right earbud touch control to anything your heart desires. So intuitive the way my phone told me there was a new earbud to be bluetoothed to my phone and prompted me automatically to load the app. The app helps guide you to which one of the rubber ear pieces are a proper fit in your ear. Another thing is I have never had any set a headphones/earbuds with the volume level of the Anker P40i, these things will deliver the loudness you need to drown out any background sounds you will ever encounter!!! The bass is very good too and am so happy I gave these a shot. I had just recently got the OnePlus 3 Earbuds and these blow them out of the water in both price, features and sound.
Johnson –
4.0 out of 5 stars
The sound quality isn’t great and the fit isn’t great – great customer service
Overall I don’t dislike these headphones and I plan on keeping them but for the life of me I can’t get them to fit properly or comfortably in my ears and they hurt after an hour or so. I’ve tried all different combinations of the ear inserts and nothing helps. I also don’t feel like the quality is the best, for the price I would’ve expected a little more. For a baseline I would say they act and work like a $35-$40 pair not a $65 pair but not a huge difference. Their customer service reached out to me about my review and they were so nice and helpful so bumping my review up a star.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My go-to buds!!
These buds are terrific!! Great battery life. I work 8 hour shifts and can listen to them through the whole night with no worries. I was a little skeptical when it said 12-hr battery life, but when I check the status, they still have juice, so they may be right!! Haha! I love how you can adjust your EQ. You can either do it yourself or use the HearID in the app. It even has preset EQs based on genres (and you can customize those!!) If you don’t like the sound after all that, it’s a user error!! Haha!!
Jay Diamond –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sound Quality is AMAZING!!
Wow… after finding the proper earbud tips for my ear canals – and then tweaking the equalizer using the iOS Soundcore app – I am absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the quality of sound (especially at this price).Bass is deep and resonant. Highs are crystal clear with absolutely no distortion.This is the first set of earbuds I’ve purchased where I’m not constantly twisting their position in my ear in an effort to improve the sound (especially the bass).Battery life is exceptional.About the only negative thing I’ve encountered is that the app is constantly wanting to download a Firmware Update, but after about 5 seconds, it locks up. (I’ve followed all of the instructions carefully).Maybe this is happening because I’m using the earbuds with the latest generation of iPod touch devices (7th gen – the last one, sadly), and not pairing with a phone (?)Not really sure why this is happening.
J. Blattman –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Doesn’t work for phone / video conference
Re-writing this after a month with the product. The summary is: not as good as premium offerings (such as Pixel Buds or Airpods) but at 1/2 the price, worth consideration.The most important feature to me is noise canceling. At best the NC on these is weak, which was disappointing considering how much it’s hyped in the literature and one of the main reasons I picked them. Sometimes I’m not sure if it’s doing anything and I find myself going into the app to see if was turned off accidentally. At times it cuts out for 10-15 seconds. The app has many different NC configurations: manual, “adaptive”, different levels, outside mode, indoor mode, “customized to ear canal”, and so on. I haven’t found one of the NC settings that makes a difference in how the NC sounds / feels. I’m convinced this model doesn’t actually support the NC settings and it’s for some other Anker headphones that uses the same app.The second most important feature is battery. Battery life is very good. I see 12 hours or more on a single charge. That’s not counting recharging in the case, which adds another 2-3 full charges.The third most important feature is bluetooth multipoint (aka multi device). This is important if you use your headphone on multiple devices (computer + phone, e.g.). It doesn’t work on these, AFAICT. I have to go in and click “connect” on the second device before it works. On my Pixel Buds, it automatically switches back and forth depending on which device is sending audio.I am not an audiophile and I’m happy with “good enough” sound quality. These are definitely average. I’ve never noticed them sounding especially good, or bad. You can see from pictures that this model has the “horn” sticking out, like Airpods. I’d assume it has to do with a sound chamber to enhance bass? I can say the bass on these is not any better that “bud” style models without the horn. If I could go back I would have purchased the bud style. The horn just makes it much easier for them to get caught on things and knocked out of your ear.The rubber tips on these always get flipped inside out when I pull them out my ear, which I have to resolve before getting them into the case. A small annoyance.The app allows you to map function to different tap actions. Want to triple-tap on the right bud to raise the volume, and tap + hold on the left to lower it? Sure why not. It’s fine, but also I think it’d be fine to just pick something that’s reasonable and forgo the complexity.
3 people found this helpful
Rishad L. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Update: Stopped working after 2 months
I was honestly so optimistic for this product. 2 months later, I have static sound (as of the sound is distorted and crackling sound interrupts the music) and it started in one ear bud and then moved to both ear buds. Very disappointing! I have contacted the product team and waiting to hear back from them. Better to stick to brands you know!Update: so the company reached out to me after I complained to them and after some to and fro ing with emails promptly replaced my soundcore with a brand new pair. Very satisfied with the customer service!! I will continue to update this review but so far the new pair works perfectly!
Conchie Fernandez –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Buds!
I’ve owned and destroyed a total of 3 Apple AirPods and I gave up on them even though every single device I own is Apple. I tried a couple of Apple-compatible devices and they didn’t live up to their promise. A friend recommended these Soundcore buds and I went all in after reading reviews, but I didn’t keep my hopes high. They won me over. Pros: great, clear sound. Solid base gives the sound deeper dimensions. A longtime over-ear Bose headset wearer, I didn’t expect much from the noise reduction feature but it, too, won me over. The pods have different sized ear pieces and I found my fit and carried on. I’m pretty stoked that they’re so much cheaper than AirPods, and I am looking forward to being a longtime user.
One person found this helpful
Sheila B. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great sound quality but doesn’t work for sensitive/smaller ears
I put these on and I was impressed by the sound quality. The silicone tip and noise cancelling definitely made a big difference from the regular earbuds I was using before. I tried on all the tips and unfortunately, they created too much pressure against the inside of my ears. They started to get sore pretty quickly so I had to take them out. I can see how this would stay in your ear if you’re being active but sadly, these didn’t work for my ears.
One person found this helpful
Heather –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Whoa, a lot of bass…too much?
First impressions,So I bought this item for the multipoint connectivity and the ipx5 water resistance and well…it has those. It also has a level of bass that is difficult to EQ down in the settings.The noise canceling is meh at best. I want to say that my Moondrop Space travel at 25$ has better noise canceling.Still working on the tuning and I’m hoping to test the battery life out but we’re looking good on that part so far.
Mr Infidel –
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW!
These buds sound like nothing I expected. The quality is absolutely amazing; never thought sound this good could come from something so small! They fit very comfortably in my ears, too, something that I’ve had issues with in the past. For the price and sound quality, these Soundcore P40i buds are definitely worth the investment!
Savage –
5.0 out of 5 stars
First ANC Ear Buds and I Can’t Go Back!
I absolutely love these ear buds. Definitely not as good as my ANC 2.0 headphones from Anker, but that’s more to do with seal and form factor than anything else. Wear these throughout the work day without issue. I recommend different tips though, as I found the included ones uncomfortable. I went with some SpinFit 100+ tips that took some work to install but make these a breeze to wear for hours at a time.
Jazzy Bee –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Almost perfect 🙁
Wow… for the price, they sound amazing. They sounded better than my beats which costed hundreds more. And the noise cancelling…. is really good. During calls, It reduces extraneous noises from your background and in your ear. Amazing performance.Battery life lasted all day even WITH ANS enabled. But…I had to return them because they do not fit my dang ear. They kept falling out. It was so close to perfection. Not sure if it’s just my ear being a weird shape or what, but I miss them.
4 people found this helpful
Queen –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Noise Cancelling Headphones!
Imo, Anker makes the best affordable earbuds. I use these mostly to listen to podcasts at work. I love it! I have a very active job and the earbuds stay in all day without fail. Even in the shower, these buds hold up very well. The sound is clear and distinct, and the noise-cancelling feature does a great job of drowning everyone out. Best of all, the batteries seem to last forever. 10/10.
One person found this helpful
Edward Wildman –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Improvements all around!!!
Improved sound quality, battery life and the case also doubles as a phone holder if your watching videos. Nice improvements all around. I had the 3i previously and sent them through the washer. But I liked them to go with them again when replacing.
JonH150 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
They beat my Beats!
These are truly amazing earbuds that have great ANC, and I am picky because of moderate hearing loss in both ears. The sound quality is amazing, rivaling if not beating out my Beats Studio Buds + and my custom hearing aids that can stream audio. They hold a ton of charge and are very comfortable after extended wear sessions. Get them, you won’t regret it!
Kate Fields –
4.0 out of 5 stars
They are Great!
Love the color, sound, and noise canceling. I used them outside and could tell the adaptive noise canceling was kicking in. Great sound for music, podcasts, and talking on the phone. The drawback for me is they wouldn’t stay in my ears. My old Soundcores were the small buds that have a piece that helped them stay in my ears and the only reason I bought new ones was because I lost one. I bought the light purple ones in hopes if I dropped them, they would be easy to find.
Supershopper –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good sound but stem so short they barely stay in
I am totally addicted to the sound of my Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro buds, and I was hoping to add something that sounds just as good but has a longer battery life that I can sleep with while using only noice cancellation. These sound pretty close (more default bass but it can be turned down in app) however the stem with the ear tips is very short and the tips don’t add any length so no size of included tips fit me (haven’t had any trouble fitting any other buds so I don’t have unusual fit requirements). The large kind of fit but not if I move around. Has anyone found replacement foam tips that fit these buds?
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srb –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super for such a great price!
I discovered these in a Wirecutter review. They have lived up to it so far. Came super fast, easy to set up, and are adorable. Noise cancelling seems top notch and sound is great. My other wireless buds were almost 6x as much, and I like these better.
T. Daughrity –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really good
I have used several brands of earbuds with mixed results, but these are exactly as described. The audio playback is great and the mic works perfectly for cellular calls and online meetings. They sound every bit as good for audio playback as my much more expensive Beats headphones.
Sop Z –
5.0 out of 5 stars
SUPER WATERPROOF
The sound quality is fine and the noise cancelling leaves something to be desired but these ear buds and the case went through the washer machine and survived with zero negative effects! so so so waterproof
A.J. Williams –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don’t fit well. UPDATE.
My previous review remains below. Anker Soundcore sent out some deeper ear tips, and this corrected the issue. Their support people are super helpful, and I’d happily do business with them again!These don’t fit my ears well enough for noise cancellation to be effective, not even remotely. Full volume, and I can still hear someone standing next to me talking, and because I work in a very noisy environment this shortcoming is a deal-breaker. They come with 5 sizes of silicone cups, but none of them fit well enough to provide a useful seal. I’m sure there are plenty of ears out there that these would work just fine for, however, mine aren’t them. My Skull Candy Grind earbuds fit perfectly, but those suffer from charging issues, and randomly connect when not in use. So far, I’m still hunting for the ideal buds.
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Lovethem –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible Sound!!
I’m a big apple guy, but I haven’t heard AirPods that come close to these! Beautiful mids, soaring highs, and pounding bass, hands down the best earbuds I have ever tried!
Brody T –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome for the price!
My airpod pros (2020) broke and I came across these. These do everything my airpods did except spatial audio which I didnt use much anyways, and they have all day battery life. They also sound really good with good bass. They are also MUCH cheaper than airpod pros, you cant go wrong with buying these.
M. Vincent –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent sound quality and noise cancelling
I’ve bought ANKER brand products and the soundcore line for a few years now because they have always been affordable compared to huge brands.I decided to go from the p2 life buds to these after I LOVED my q45 over ear headphones noise cancelling abilities. These headphones are like those but perfect instead for discrete and sports oriented buds! I’m currently on a busy city train ride and can’t hear anybody with noise cancelling on even a couple feet from me. Instead I can hear the most subtle guitar strums in the very mellow and atmospheric music I’m listening to.In contrast, with my p2 life buds I would have to turn them way up to try and drown out noise around me which would end up hurting my ears from the volume. Not to mention the sound quality, clarity, and bass in these is VERY nice. This coming from an audiophile who listens to many sound systems small and large.A quality upgrade for sure! I’m sold on Soundcore products.
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Mike –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great product from Soundcore.
The adaptive noise cancelling is a trip. It almost feels like your ears pop when it kicks in. Works great.crisp sound with plenty of bass. Good battery life, easy to use touch control. Another win.
Juanluis –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Audio
Buen audio en bolvente lo recomiendo
James Pond –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Quality and Value
I’ve only had them for less than a week, but so far I’m loving them. I was looking for replacements to my AirPods Pro (1st Gen) since they were having some issues, and I honestly think these sound just as good if not better. I tried out the phone stand functionality of the case and I was surprised that it actually worked! The app for these is nice as well.I have two complaints. One is that the full transparency mode plays a soft white noise-like sound (I can’t hear it when listening to music), but that’s a very minor issue in my opinion. I haven’t had a chance to really test the noise cancellation, so I can’t speak to its quality (voices do come through, but I don’t know about traffic noise, lawnmowers, etc.). I guess I might also complain about outside noise being muffled by virtue of simply having the earbuds in my ears, but I think that’s due to having well-fitting earbuds and is a feature rather than a bug (also, super minor complaint to even mention).Overall, these have excellent quality for the price!
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Jeff Bezoz –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don’t sleep on these!!
Many Amazing features and custom sound if you take the time to explore. And the controls can be custom as well. Meaning you can custom 2-3 or tabs to whatever command.You get virtually a customizable ear bid for $60!!DO NOT SLEEP ON THESE!! Or pay hundreds elswhere.
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Stldrummer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great sound good price
First of all, it’s great to not have to spend a lot of money on another overpriced Apple product, which is what I was originally going to do when shopping for earbuds. A friend told me about these, so I tried them.(having already bought an ANKER rapid charger) They sound every bit is good if not better than a brand new pair of Apple airpods for half the price and they do everything that Apple AirPods do. After a year 1/2, my Apple earbuds would not get loud anymore I almost think that sort of thing happens on purpose so people go out and buy new ones, because they literally stopped working properly for no reason I don’t use them that often. And I always had to turn them on twice because only one would connect on the first time, and out of nowhere, the tap feature would just stop working on one side or the other. I would recommend these Ankers to anybody 100%. That’s just one less overpriced apple product you have to buy.!!!
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Vernon Hampton –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent legit earbuds if you can keep them in your ears.
Earbuds are legit. Battery life is fantastic, as well as other features. Unfortunately, the design in combination with my ears cannot keep the bud tips in to save my life and it’s frustrating having to constantly readjust throughout the entire day, which is why I am returning them. 🙁
M. DeSanta –
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW. I lost my AirPods and these were definitely a good replacement.
Tech updates every 3 months, my AirPods were a few years old and I lost them, I fortunately learned about these a few days after they launched so I tried a pair. Prettt good quality, comfort and battery life. Noise cancellation is nuts for something under $100.The transparency mode is extremely good.
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Meila –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Rlly good
I’ve had them for a little over a month (delivered March 11th) and since then, I haven’t had to charge the case until now. That’s how good the battery life is. The sound is also amazing, and very compact in size. Noise cancellation is pretty great as well, really good quality for 60 dollars.
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TSR –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Satisfied with the product
Bluetooth connection between to devices nearer is extraordinary.It is connecting even in Ground floor when I am in first floor. Reception with Ipad is very good over android. Battery is good,best is switching of the enclosure.App is very easy to select.Can last some hours in the ear without sensation. Overall High resolution is to be configured for DAC players.
AmazonCustomer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of good things
Good price for the sound and features.Good app for fine tuningBAD case – Dear Designers/Engineers, no one needs their earbuds case to be a viewing stand. So the lid opens barely enough to get a good grip on the buds just so a useless “feature” can be advertised??? If I lose one by fumbling to get them out of the case I’ll start a complaint campaign.Bad color choices IMO. But what are you going to do about that ¯_(ツ)_/¯
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Dzmitry –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The amazing sound and usability
Sound is great!Possibilities of adjusting controls are the best.Price really good
Gadget_hunter –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mind blown
I’m 💯 blown away by the bass and clarity from this earbud
Jason Creel –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Soundcore does it again
This makes my fourth pair of earphones/headphones from soundcore..The battery life is great the stand built in for your phone is convenient..The anc and customization on the app is great ..The bass up feature is punchy but not overwhelming..I listen to metal, slam , industrial etc ..The sound is balanced the controls are great and for the price you can’t beat it ..
Steve Petre –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great value for the price
I will preface my comments by saying that these are my first pair of wireless earbuds and also my first noise-cancelling product. After using in both office and outdoor settings, I can say that I am very impressed. The battery life on the buds themselves are great (6-8 hours on a charge) and the case has only been charged once in two weeks. The controls are very easy once you learn them. I am very satisfied with the purchase.
Paul S. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
If you go out of your way and spend over $100 on supposed class act earbuds like Beats AirPods and Bose you are wasting your money. I’m being dead serious these headphones rule.