# Soundcore P42i Adaptive Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds

Cancelling: Soundcore P42i are in-ear wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation, app and touch controls, and a charging case. The listing claims up to 12 hours per charge without ANC and 56 hours with the case, or 8.5 and 40 hours respectively with ANC enabled.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Soundcore
- Model: P42i
- Category: Electronics > Headphones
- Price: 54.99 GBP
- Previous price: 79.99 GBP
- Discount: 31%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T18:02:42.800Z
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 668

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## At a glance

- Adaptive ANC is described as responding to surrounding noise, with adjustable settings in the Soundcore app.
- The app lists HearID, EQ modes, ANC adjustment, touch customisation and firmware updates.
- A 10-minute charge is claimed to provide up to 3.5 hours of listening.
- The listing describes a Natural Mode for lowering loud sound while retaining surrounding voices and ambience.

## Pros

- Mode-specific battery figures include substantial stated case totals, with ANC-on and ANC-plus-LDAC use distinguished.
- Wireless charging and USB-C charging are both listed.
- Five listed ear-tip sizes may help with fit adjustment.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Soundcore
- Model: P42i
### Connectivity and controls
- Wireless connection listed: Wireless
- Control methods listed: Touch
- Wireless technology: Bluetooth
- Bluetooth version: 6.1
- App controls: Touch Control, App Control
- Charging interface: USB Type C
- Headphone jack: No Jack
### Audio and noise control
- Noise control: Active Noise Cancellation
- Audio driver type: Dynamic Driver
- Impedance: 16 Ohms
### Battery and charging
- Playback, normal mode: 12h earbuds / 56h total
- Playback, ANC on: 8.5h earbuds / 40h total
- Playback, calls with ANC: 5h earbuds / 25h total
- Playback, ANC + LDAC: 6h earbuds / 27h total
- Fast charging claim: 10 min = 3.5h playtime
- Charging features: Wireless Charging
### Dimensions and installation
- Form factor: In Ear
- Weight listed: 52.3 Grams
### Materials and protection
- Water resistance listed: Water Resistant
- Colour: Creamy White
### Other listed features
- Microphones claimed: 6 AI-enhanced mics
- Pairing feature: Multipoint Pairing

## Before you buy

- The listing calls the earbuds waterproof in one feature field but gives only “Water Resistant” as the resistance level, without an IP rating. Confirm the protection level if it matters to your use.
- Battery life varies by operating mode. The listing gives different totals for normal listening, ANC, calls with ANC and ANC plus LDAC, so the 56-hour figure is not an unconditional runtime.
- The listing describes Bluetooth connectivity and gives a Bluetooth version, but a separate field says Bluetooth support is “No”. That connectivity detail is contradictory and should be confirmed before buying. The claimed Hi-Res/LDAC support and wireless charging are listing claims, not independently verified here.

## In the box

- Ear tips, sizes XXS, XS, S, M and L (Included)
- USB-C cable (Included)
- Wireless charging case (Included)
- Soundcore P42i earbuds (Included)

## A good fit for

- Listeners wanting in-ear wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation and app-adjustable listening settings.
- People who prioritise longer stated case runtime and want separate battery claims for ANC, calls and LDAC use.
- Buyers who want wireless charging as well as a USB-C charging option.

## Less suited to

- Buyers who need an unambiguous Bluetooth compatibility listing before purchase.
- Anyone requiring a confirmed water-protection rating or a specific IP certification.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback reports positive impressions of sound quality, noise cancellation, fit, comfort and battery life. Connectivity experiences are mixed, which matters to buyers who rely on consistent pairing. The listing separately claims ANC and long, mode-dependent battery life, but those specifications do not establish why customers rated their experience as they did.
- Positive themes: Customer feedback highlights sound quality, noise cancellation, snug fit, comfort and battery life.
- Mixed feedback: Customer feedback describes mixed experiences with connectivity.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long do the Soundcore P42i last on a charge?
The listing claims 12 hours from the earbuds and 56 hours total in normal mode. It gives 8.5 hours and 40 hours with ANC on, with shorter totals for calls with ANC and ANC plus LDAC.
### Can the P42i case charge wirelessly?
Wireless charging is listed as a feature, and the stated box contents include a wireless charging case.
### What charging connection is listed?
The earbuds list USB Type C, and the stated box contents include a USB-C cable.
### Can the sound and controls be adjusted?
The listing describes app settings for HearID, EQ, ANC and touch controls. It also lists touch control on the earbuds.

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