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General

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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3959, A3959Z11, A3959Z21, A3959Z31, A3959Z51, A3959Z61, A3959311, A3959321, A3959331, A3959351, A3959361, A3959N11, A3959N21, A3959N31, A3959N51, A3959N611Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Product model row: A3959N11 Black, A3959N21 White, A3959N31 Blue, A3959N51 Pink, A3959N61 Green.3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959QSG.pdfRead 6 October 2026Cover: Model A3959 / A3959L / A3959R.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026US SKUs from the store's product data (products/soundcore-p30i.js): A3959Z11 Black, A3959Z21 White, A3959Z31 Sky Blue, A3959Z61 Green, A3959Z51 Pink.6Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/a3959-soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026UK SKUs from the store's product data: A3959311 Black, A3959321 White, A3959331 Sky Blue, A3959361 Green, A3959351 Pink. They carry the same barcodes as the US Zxx SKUs, so the GTINs are stored on the US rows only.7Regulatory filingcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0917/4807/3750/files/A3959_soundcore_P30i_R50i_EU_Declaration.pdfRead 6 October 2026EU and UK Declaration of Conformity: product names soundcore P30i and soundcore R50i NC, model no. A3959. The R50i NC alias comes from this document.

A3955, A3955Z11, A3955Z21, A3955Z31, A3955ZQ1, A3955N11, A3955N21, A3955N31, A3955NQ11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026US SKUs A3955Z11, A3955Z21, A3955Z31, A3955ZQ1 from the store's product data (products/p40i-a3955011.js)2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Japan model list: N21 Off White, N11 Black, N31 Navy, NQ1 Purple.

GTIN / EAN

194644186333, 194644193515, 194644193508, 194644193492, 194644193485, 4571411218361, 4571411218378, 4571411218385, 4571411218392, 45714112184081Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026JAN barcodes from the store's product data (products/a3959.js): N11 4571411218361, N21 4571411218378, N31 4571411218385, N51 4571411218392, N61 4571411218408.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026US barcodes: Z11 194644186333, Z21 194644193515, Z31 194644193508, Z61 194644193485, Z51 194644193492.

194644186340, 194644190989, 194644190965, 1946441909581Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Variant barcodes in the store's product data: Black 194644186340, Oat White 194644190989, Navy Blue 194644190965, Purple 1946441909585Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026US store sells all five colours at 49.99 USD.

Available5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Anker Nordics store (Anker Innovations) lists all four colours as available for sale

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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soundcore P42i23Press releaseprtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000662.000016775.htmlRead 23 October 2026Anker Japan's press release calls the Soundcore P42i the next-generation model of the Soundcore P40i.24Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 23 October 2026AV Watch calls the Soundcore P42i the next-generation model of the Soundcore P40i.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, SE, JP1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 20265Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026US store.6Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/a3959-soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026UK store sells the A3959311 to A3959361 SKUs at 49.99 GBP.8Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Anker Nordics store lists the A3959311, A3959321, A3959331, A3959351 and A3959361 SKUs with prices in SEK.

US, JP1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Exact-model US and Japanese maker store pages. Regional color/SKU rows verified separately.2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Anker Japan exact A3955/P40i product available in Japanese official store. Regional SKUs documented separately.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Sky Blue, Pink, Green, Blue1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Japanese colour names ブラック, ホワイト, ブルー, ピンク, グリーン, translated as Black, White, Blue, Pink, Green.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 20266Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/a3959-soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple, Off White, Navy1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 20262Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Japanese product model list: Off White, Black, Navy and Purple. US labels Oat White and Navy Blue retained separately.

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026FAQ: choose an ear tip size that gives a firm fit and seal (密閉感) in the ear. Silicone-tip style in-ear buds.

In-ear7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Type: In-ear

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Product photos show stem buds.

Stem1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Product photos show stem buds

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026FAQ: either the left or the right earbud can be used alone.

Either bud5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ: either earbud can be used on its own

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

Asoundcore P30i

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	10	1

Source1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: 10 mm dynamic driver.2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: driver unit 10 mm.9Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Complete front-cavity teardown shows the single 10 mm dynamic audio transducer, with separate microphone. No microphone counted as audio driver.

Bsoundcore P40i

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Published as 11 mm composite drivers with BassUp2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Specifications: 11 mm dynamic driver.3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026

Dynamic3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications table (PDF page 7): 11 mm dynamic driver.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: 20-20 kHz.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications table (PDF page 7): 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Impedance

16Ω2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: 16 ohms.

14Ω3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications page 10: impedance 14 ohms.

SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Yes4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026App guide page 5: HearID Sound builds a hearing-sensitivity profile using a tone test.

Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

818Reviewhifireport.com/soundcore-p30i-by-anker-noise-cancelling-earbuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026App and Customization section explicitly states eight-band custom EQ for P30i. Hardware/app feature statement, not a measurement. App/firmware version unstated. Does not establish onboard EQ storage. 22 presets is a separate count.

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

soundcore Signature, Bass Booster, Bass Reducer, Treble Booster, Acoustic, Flat13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-Improve-the-Bass-Quality-of-Your-soundcore-P30i-R50i-NC-EarbudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Bass Quality article: Bass Booster and Bass Reducer. Other four named presets explicitly visible in Scarbir P30i app screenshot: soundcore Signature, Treble Booster, Acoustic, Flat. Total 22 options is not a complete named list. No unpictured names guessed.14Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p30i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact P30i Sound Effects screenshot read at full size: Bass Reducer, Treble Booster, soundcore Signature, Acoustic, Flat. Custom is a control and More is navigation, not named presets. Maker Bass Booster also verified.

Default, Acoustic, Bass Booster, Bass Reducer, Classical4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026App settings guide page 5 screenshot: five named preset buttons shown, translated from Japanese. The maker says 22 presets exist, but remaining names were not established.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

3D sound5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table: 3D sound ticked for P30i. No platform condition stated.

Movie mode4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026App settings guide pp 3/6: Movie mode gives a 3 D sound effect.

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Feature text: active noise cancelling.

Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Modes (PDF page 5): noise cancellation with automatic strength depending on ambient noise, plus manual and scene modes.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid9Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026External MEMS used for voice calls and noise cancellation. Internal microphone explicitly feedback ANC. Classification from published outer noise-pickup and inner feedback roles, rather than adaptive control wording. Exact White A3959 inspection.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

49Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Two microphones per bud: external call/noise cancellation plus internal feedback ANC. Both stated ANC roles counted across stereo pair, shared call/ANC capsule counted once. Physical total also four. Tested White A3959.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026FAQ: the automatic mode sets noise cancelling to suit the environment and the ear shape. A manual mode with levels also exists.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Feature text: with adaptive technology the P30i detects external sound and automatically selects a level of noise cancelling.

Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Modes (PDF page 5): noise cancellation with automatic strength depending on ambient noise.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

510Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 7 October 2026Manual ANC mode and level 5 setting in FAQ. Scarbir exact app test explicitly describes manual levels 1 to 5. Five strengths exclude Off, Transparency and Adaptive modes.14Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p30i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly names Manual ANC levels 1 to 5. Firmware version not stated.

510Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker exact P40i app guide page 4 manually selectable ANC strength boxes explicitly numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Automatic adaptation and three scene choices are different controls. Off and transparency not counted. Guide UI firmware example 01.58 appears on page 8, without an asserted current firmware maximum.

ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

42dB5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Feature text: reduce noise by up to 42 dB. No frequency or test condition given.

45dB11Press articlefashaoyou.net/archives/35647Read 7 October 2026Original February 28, 2024 MWC report on exact P40i expressly says adaptive ANC, up to 45 dB maximum noise reduction. Manufacturer claim reported by press, not reviewer measured average. Frequency and laboratory method are unpublished. Inaccessible retailer artwork and its unverifiable comparative footnote are not used.

Transparency mode

Yes2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Controls table: hold 2 seconds to switch between noise cancelling, transparency (外音取り込み) and normal.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Modes (PDF page 5): external-sound transparency.

Adjustable transparency

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Yes4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026Mode settings p 4: transparency offers All Ambient and Voice Focus modes.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026FAQ: the Wind Noise Reduction (風切り音の低減) setting in the Soundcore app detects wind noise and reduces it automatically. Selectable processing.

Yes5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Maker P40i FAQ explicitly gives the Wind Noise Reduction app setting.

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Boosted bass sound signature. The response stays close to its bass-heavy tuning, with treble variations that can veil detail or brighten sibilants. SoundGuys tested a purchased A3955 on firmware 1.67. With its Default profile, its B&K 5128 measurement shows a bass peak roughly 12 dB above the SoundGuys preference target around 60 Hz and a broad treble peak about 5 dB above target around 3-5 kHz. These are local peaks, not regional bass/treble averages. The two labs use different targets.7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Audio Reproduction Accuracy21Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-p40i-review-143328Read 7 October 2026Added SoundGuys paragraph only. Actual lab FR against its stated preference curve, Default profile, purchased exact A3955, firmware 1.67. General documented rig B&K 5128, B&K 1704C-102 and SoundCheck. Exact host/codec/test level unstated. Bass 12 dB is a local peak, not the existing RTINGS regional amount 9 dB. Existing RTINGS text/figures retained.22Reviewsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Reviewer official method: B&K 5128 fixture, powered by B&K 1704C-102, SoundCheck-controlled measurement. Target is SoundGuys preference curve.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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9dB7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Very Emphasized (9 dB). Test bench 2.3, Black unit. Full results are behind a paywall and were not read

Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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5dB7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Very Emphasized (5 dB)

Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Speech was audible with nearby chatter or a radio. Wind made the voice thinner.16Measurementscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p30i-reviewRead 7 October 2026Own subjective call tests: speech with chatter/radio indoors and wind outdoors. The exact review describes voice thinning in wind. Author method page says calls tested quiet indoors, simulated/background voices indoors and walking against wind outdoors. Exact host, codec, volume and firmware unstated, no numeric noise-handling inference. Source: https://www.scarbir.com/about. Battery observations are extrapolated and not stored as measured runtime.

Voice sounds distorted and thin on calls. In loud conditions the mics separate noise decently but can cut out parts of speech. SoundGuys standardized artificial-mouth recordings cover ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant conditions on firmware 1.67. Its original review reports overly aggressive suppression can cut small speech segments. Host/codec are unstated. No numeric rejection value inferred from listener votes.7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Microphone21Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-p40i-review-143328Read 7 October 2026Added SoundGuys controlled-recording paragraph only. Its general method uses prerecorded speech from calibrated artificial mouth, with/without simulated noise and reverberation. Product review publishes those samples and describes suppression dropouts. Firmware 1.67. Host/codec unstated. Existing RTINGS description retained.22Reviewsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Reviewer official method: calibrated artificial mouth plays prerecorded phrases in chamber, optionally with simulated background/reverberation. Conditions are measurement procedures, not a subjective untested listening note.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

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Bsoundcore P40i

Hours (h)
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Source7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public P41i comparison explicitly states P40i 9.3-hour continuous battery life. Travel verdict rounds it to nine hours. Test bench 2.3, ANC and codec settings not publicly stated.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

4.6g(0.2 oz)11Measurement52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Own scale measurement: one earbud approximately 4.6 g. 52Audio teardown/unboxing measurement of White P30i A3959. Tip inclusion/size and scale model not stated. Approximate single-bud result. Combined 54.8 g is not empty-case mass. Maker 4.3 g preserved.

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

45Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table, Calls row: 4 Mics with AI.

61Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 20262Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Call feature: six beamforming microphones across the pair.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

49Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown summary: two MEMS microphones in each earbud. Two per bud across pair. External R41F1CQT and internal R41F1PQT are physical capsules. Maker 4 Mics call row corroborates total. No sensor counted as microphone.

611Press articlefashaoyou.net/archives/35647Read 7 October 2026Original February 28 MWC launch report explicitly says six physical microphones, three in each earbud. IT Home separately says each bud internally contains three. Maker six beamforming call-mic claim corroborates six, but no ANC role count inferred. This field counts all physical mics across the pair, excluding case.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

AI5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table, Calls row: 4 Mics with AI.

AI1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Published as 6 mics and an AI algorithm

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

JieLi JL7016G69Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Earbud mainboard: JL7016G6 Bluetooth audio SoC. Inspected White P30i A3959. Case IP5521 power-management chip is not audio chipset.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Communication: Bluetooth 5.4. No wired or dongle audio connection listed.

Bluetooth2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Communication specifications: Bluetooth 5.3. No wired or dongle audio connection listed.

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 20262Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 20265Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

5.33Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications table (PDF page 7): Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Supported codecs: SBC / AAC.

SBC, AAC2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Maker comparison table: P40i column lists SBC and AAC. LDAC belongs to other products.

Bluetooth profiles

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Feature text: multipoint connection to two devices at the same time.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Multipoint instructions connect two devices simultaneously. (PDF page 4)

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

22Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Multipoint section: connect to two devices at the same time through the Soundcore app settings.

23Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Multipoint chapter: connects to two devices simultaneously.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Exact P40i feature paragraph explicitly supports Google Fast Pair for Android.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: Bluetooth operating range 10 m.

10m3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications page 10: Bluetooth operating range 10 m.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Yes2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Product feature: Game mode.4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 7 October 2026Exact FAQ separate Windows/Mac, Android and iPhone connection sections. Documented basic Bluetooth audio routes. App platforms remain iOS/Android only.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS12Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 7 October 2026Exact P40i maker FAQ specifically covers Windows input/output, Mac Bluetooth audio, Android-phone Bluetooth volume and iPhone audio. Documented playback paths, not generic inference from Bluetooth version. No console/Linux platforms added.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

Asoundcore P30i

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 7 October 2026Windows: P30i hands-free microphone/speaker. Mac: input/output P30i. Android/iPhone Bluetooth pairing/audio instructions. Windows conferencing apps Zoom/Teams use hands-free input/output, music uses stereo. Mac explicitly selects P30i input/output. Phone platform-specific microphone flags not asserted from generic call compatibility.

Bsoundcore P40i

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source12Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ documents Bluetooth pairing/playback on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone. Windows microphone explicitly assigned soundcore P40i Hands-Free in conferencing software and system input, so microphone_works true only for that proved row. Unknown per-platform mic flags omitted.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

Asoundcore P30i

Feature	Needs
Multipoint	Enable Dual Connections in the soundcore app
Earbud volume controls	Assign volume adjustment in the soundcore app Controls menu
Voice assistant controls	Assign the action in the soundcore app and use a compatible source-device assistant. Single tap cannot invoke the assistant
Manual ANC levels	Select Manual noise cancellation in the soundcore app

Source10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 7 October 2026FAQ multipoint, manual ANC, volume and voice-assistant control setup sections. Requirements apply to existing maker features. No unknown firmware minimum invented.

Bsoundcore P40i

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Compatible Android device.
HearID Sound and custom sound settings	soundcore app on iOS or Android. Firmware must be updated as instructed by the maker.
Game mode and Movie mode	soundcore app.
Custom touch controls	soundcore app. Single tap cannot be assigned Voice Assistant.
Find Earbuds audible locator	Earbuds within the Bluetooth connection range. This is a local sound locator, not a tracking network.
Microphone in Windows conferencing apps	Select soundcore P40i Hands-Free as the app microphone and speaker.

Source13Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact maker app guide pages 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 establishes iOS/Android app, HearID, immersive modes, custom controls and audible finder within Bluetooth range. Exact Japan maker page binds Fast Pair to Android. Nordic FAQ supplies Windows Hands-Free and assistant assignment restriction. No unstated minimum OS/version/codec inferred.14Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 7 October 2026Exact Windows FAQ explicitly assigns Hands-Free for conferencing input/output. Exact assistant FAQ says single tap cannot invoke assistant. These are requirements, not Microsoft Teams certification.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/pages/soundcore-p40iRead 7 October 2026Exact Google Fast Pair paragraph specifically identifies Android devices. Page footnote tells users to ensure firmware is updated when using the soundcore app, while basic earbuds playback also works without the app. No unstated platform minimum or firmware version is inferred.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

60mAh9Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Earbud cell 1154H label: rated 60 mAh, 0.231 Wh, nominal 3.85 V. Exact White P30i A3959 teardown, 2024-11-15. Cell rating, not measured discharge capacity. No inferred voltage conversion.

60mAh3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications table (PDF page 7): 60 mAh x 2 earbuds.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

Asoundcore P30i

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC off	Yes	45
ANC on	No	7
ANC on	Yes	30
Transparency	No	6.5
Transparency	Yes	28.5
Call	No	4.5

Source1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: normal mode up to 10 h earbuds only and 45 h with case. ANC mode up to 7 h and 30 h.2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: about 10 h / 45 h with ANC off and about 7 h / 30 h with ANC on.4Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026FAQ on playback per charge: normal 10 h (45 h with case), ANC 7 h (30 h), transparency 6.5 h (28.5 h), calls 4.5 h with ANC off and 4.2 h with ANC on. Default settings, 50 % volume. The call row stores the ANC-off figure.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Feature text and comparison table: 10 h single charge, 45 h with case.

Bsoundcore P40i

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	12
ANC off	Yes	60
ANC on	No	10
ANC on	Yes	50
Transparency	No	10
Transparency	Yes	50
Call	No	7

Source3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications p 10: 12/60 h ANC off, 10/50 h ANC on, earbuds-only versus case-inclusive. Transparency 10/50 h and call 7 h from Nordic English FAQ.5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ: Transparency 10 h buds and 50 h with the case. Calls 7 h with ANC off and 6.5 h with ANC on

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

45h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

60h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

60min1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: about 1 hour for the earbuds.2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: up to 1 hour for the earbuds.

60min3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications page 10: up to one hour for earbuds. Nordic FAQ says around 50 minutes, manual preferred.5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ says around 50 mins, lab data at 25 +/- 3 degrees C

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

10min2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Charging section: a 10-minute charge gives 2 hours of playback. ANC state is not stated.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Comparison table: 10M = 2H.

10min3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 3 charging diagram: 10-minute charge for 5 hours of playback. ANC state unspecified.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

2h2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Charging section: a 10-minute charge gives 2 hours of playback. ANC state is not stated.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

5h3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 3 charging diagram: 10-minute charge for 5 hours of playback. ANC state unspecified.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

700mAh2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Maker specifications 700 mAh/2.66 Wh row lacks a component label. 52Audio exact P30i White A3959 charging-case disassembly independently identifies the 13450HV cell as 700 mAh/2.66 Wh/3.8 V. No assumed cell voltage or size-only inference remains.9Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Charging-case teardown battery 13450HV label: rated 700 mAh, 2.66 Wh, nominal 3.8 V. This physically identifies component and rating. Maker ambiguous 700 mAh row is preserved with exact component corroboration.

800mAh3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications table (PDF page 7): 800 mAh case.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 1 overview: USB-C charging port.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

150min1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: about 2.5 hours for the charging case.2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: up to 2.5 hours for the charging case.

180min3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications page 10: up to three hours for case by cable.5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ: around 3 hours via a wall charger, 4 hours via a wireless charger

Wireless charging

No5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table: Wireless Charging crossed for P30i, ticked for P40i.

Yes2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 20265Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 20266Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/2355/0368/files/51005004317_V2_soundcore_Headphone_A3955_EU_Offline_QSG_Safety_90x90mm_20240117.pdfRead 30 September 2026Lists a WPT operating frequency of 110 KHz-205 KHz

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Qi16Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-p40i-review-143328Read 7 October 2026Approved original A3955 reviewer explicitly says case supports Qi wireless charging. Maker manual specifies placing case in charger centre and safety document WPT band. This is compatible Qi, not an invented WPC certificate/ID, Qi2 or MagSafe support.

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pairing section: hold the touch area of both earbuds for 3 seconds.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table: Touch Control.

Touch3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 1 overview: touch control area.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Touch12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P30i-R50i-NC-Earbuds-FAQRead 7 October 2026FAQ 6: Controls customize volume adjustment via earbuds. Exact P30i/R50i NC touch interface. Requires soundcore app to assign. Scarbir demonstrates single-tap assignment.

Touch5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026FAQ: volume on the buds is set up in the app under Controls, Customize Volume Adjustment

Gestures

Double tap, Press and hold for 2 seconds2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Controls table: double tap (play/pause, next track, answer call) and press and hold for 2 seconds (mode switch, reject or end call).

Single tap, Double tap, Press and hold for 2 seconds3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Controls table: x 1 tap, x 2 double tap, 2 second press and hold

Remappable controls

Yes2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Controls section: controls can be customised in the Soundcore app.

Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Controls instructions expressly customisable via Soundcore app. (PDF page 4)

Voice assistant

Siri10Maker product pageankerjapan.com/blogs/faq/soundcore-p30iRead 7 October 2026FAQ: assign Voice Assistant in Controls, plus Siri-volume troubleshooting. Native source-device Siri, not an onboard assistant or independent wake-word engine. Assistant action cannot be assigned to single tap. Other assistants unnamed and omitted.

Siri12Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ instructs remapping touch action to phone Voice Assistant and separately troubleshoots Siri volume. Siri is directly named. Generic Android assistant support does not identify Google Assistant/Gemini, so no brand guessed. Single tap cannot activate assistant.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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Sensors

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Touch sensors17Maker product pageankerjapan.com/pages/soundcore-p40iRead 7 October 2026Exact maker paragraph explicitly names touch sensors and a raised dot placed on them for intuitive operation. Sensor technology is not called capacitive/optical because not stated. This does not establish wearing detection, motion or health sensors.

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Yes4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026Sound Effects p 5: HearID hearing test plays several frequency tones to create a hearing-sensitivity profile. Consumer personalization, not a clinical test.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Wearing section: S, M and L tips shown. M tips are fitted.

XS, S, M, L, XL3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 2 fit diagram: XS, S, M, L and XL tips.

Ear tip materials

Silicone9Review52audio.com/archives/219042.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown conclusion: three pairs of soft silicone ear tips. Factory supplied tips, not optional foam replacements. Existing sizes S/M/L preserved.

Silicone16Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-p40i-review-143328Read 7 October 2026Original P40i review explicitly names five pairs of silicone tips with integrated grilles. No foam or hybrid tips imported from optional aftermarket accessories.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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None7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/anker/soundcore-p40i-true-wirelessRead 30 September 2026They lack wings or stabilizers

Ear tip fit test

Yes2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Wearing section: fit test in the Soundcore app.

Yes4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026App guide page 3: earbud fit test.

Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: IP54, earbuds only.5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026Maker comparison table: Waterproof IP54.

IPX52Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026IPX5, buds only5Maker product pageankernordics.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

soundcore2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026App section: Soundcore app for EQ, find earbuds, noise cancelling, multipoint and firmware updates.

soundcore4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026Soundcore app, from the App Store or Google Play

App platforms

iOS, Android2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026App section shows the Google Play and App Store badges.

iOS, Android4Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Guide.pdfRead 30 September 2026App installation expressly App Store iOS or Google Play Android. (PDF page 2)

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Firmware update section: the app notifies and installs new firmware.

Yes3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Firmware update user instructions app Settings/download. (PDF page 6)

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

4.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Specifications: about 4.3 g per earbud. The 52.8 g figure includes the earbuds and is not the empty case weight.

5g(0.2 oz)2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Product specifications: approximately 5 g per earbud. 58 g with case includes earbuds and is not case-only.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

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Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

2AOKB-A3959L, 2AOKB-A3959R3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959QSG.pdfRead 6 October 2026Back page: left earbud A3959L FCC ID 2AOKB-A3959L, right earbud A3959R FCC ID 2AOKB-A3959R. No case FCC ID printed.

2AOKB-A39556Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/2355/0368/files/51005004317_V2_soundcore_Headphone_A3955_EU_Offline_QSG_Safety_90x90mm_20240117.pdfRead 30 September 2026FCC ID: 2AOKB-A3955, IC: 23451-A3955

Other certifications

EU RED 2014/53/EU, EU RoHS 2011/65/EU and 2015/86315Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0917/4807/3750/files/A3959_soundcore_P30i_R50i_EU_Declaration.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker EU/UK Declaration V3.0, 2025-07-15: exact P30i/R50i NC A3959, Directives 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU with 2015/863 amendment. Manufacturer conformity declaration, not independent certification. EN 303 417 listing does not override direct maker no-wireless-charge comparison.

EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU conformity, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and amendment 2015/863 conformity, ISED IC 23451-A3955, Japanese radio technical conformity mark18Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000027115/en_US/000027115.pdfRead 7 October 2026Producer EU/UK titled declaration V3.0 explicitly binds soundcore P40i Model A3955 to RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU plus 2015/863. Signed July 15, 2025. Exact safety guide supplies IC 23451-A3955. Japanese exact maker product page explicitly says technical conformity mark approved product, 2.40-2.48 GHz. No UK statutory names inferred from the combined document title and no standard-number typo silently corrected.19Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/2355/0368/files/51005004317_V2_soundcore_Headphone_A3955_EU_Offline_QSG_Safety_90x90mm_20240117.pdfRead 7 October 2026Matching safety guide explicitly prints IC 23451-A3955. Existing FCC ID 2AOKB-A3955 remains. Japan radio marking number is visible in text but no certifier name guessed.20Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 7 October 2026Exact product specification package says radio technical conformity mark approved, operating band 2.40-2.48 GHz. No unrelated medical/communications approval inferred.

In the box

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In the box

Earbuds, Charging case, Three sizes of ear tips, USB-C and USB-A cable, Quick start guide, Safety manual1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Package contents, translated from Japanese: Soundcore P30i, charging case, ear tips (3 sizes), USB-C and USB-A cable, quick start guide and safety manual.

Earbuds, Charging case, Five sizes of ear tips, USB-A to USB-C cable, Safety manual, Quick start guide2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Package contents, translated from Japanese product page.

Cables included

Asoundcore P30i

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C	1

Source1Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3959Read 6 October 2026Package contents: one USB-C and USB-A cable.

Bsoundcore P40i

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C	1

Source2Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3955Read 30 September 2026Package contents: USB-C and USB-A cable, one charging cable.

Links

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Product page

www.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30i5Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/soundcore-p30iRead 6 October 2026

us.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a39550111Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/p40i-a3955011Read 30 September 2026Opened maker product page names exact P40i model.

Spec sheet

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Manual

lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdf2Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959Manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Japanese user manual. The pairing step names soundcore P30i.

lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdf3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3955Manual.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual pairing instructions expressly name soundcore P40i. (PDF page 2)

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1.5years3Owner's manuallp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3959QSG.pdfRead 6 October 2026Japan: 18-month warranty, extended to 24 months for Anker Japan members. Market-specific.

2years6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/2355/0368/files/51005004317_V2_soundcore_Headphone_A3955_EU_Offline_QSG_Safety_90x90mm_20240117.pdfRead 30 September 2026EU safety guide warranty page: 24-month limited warranty. Japan has 18 months plus 6 months after Anker membership registration. Market-specific warranty.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.