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soundcore P42i

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P42i

Released July 2026.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications list the Japan release month as July 2026. Japan launch was 2026-07-02 per the press report. The US store published the page on 2026-07-20 and the UK store on 2026-07-15. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor
In-ear
ANC
Yes
Battery life
12h
With case
56h

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Series
Not available
Model numbers
D1205, D1205Z11, D1205Z21, D1205Z31, D1205ZQ1, D1205G11, D1205G21, D1205G31, D1205GQ1, D1205N11, D1205N21, D1205N31, D1205NQ11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026US store variant SKUs D1205Z11 Black, D1205Z21 Oat White, D1205Z31 Navy Blue and D1205ZQ1 Purple, from the store's product data.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Japan model list: D1205N11 Black, D1205N21 Off White, D1205N31 Navy and D1205NQ1 Purple.17Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-adaptive-anc-hi-res-audio-earbudsRead 14 October 2026UK store variant SKUs D1205G11 Black, D1205G21 Creamy White, D1205G31 Blue and D1205GQ1 Purple, from the store's product data.
GTIN / EAN
194644312381, 194644312398, 194644335762, 1946443357551Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Variant barcodes in the US store's product data. The UK and Canada stores list the same barcodes.
Announced
2 July 202616Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 14 October 2026Same article, published 2026-07-02. Taken as the announcement date because the product launched the same day.
Status
Available15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026On sale in Japan, with a stock warning on 2026-10-14.16Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 14 October 2026Launched in Japan on 2026-07-02.
Predecessor
soundcore P40i16Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 14 October 2026The article calls it the next generation of the Soundcore P40i.22Press 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.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$79.9918Press articlesoundguys.com/soundcore-anker-p42i-wireless-earbuds-deal-162007Read 14 October 2026SoundGuys, 2026-08-25: the recommended retail price is 79.99 USD. The US store regular price matches. US prices are shown before tax.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US, GB, JP1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026The US store sells it at 79.99 USD. The listing showed Sold out for all four colours on 2026-10-14.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Anker Japan official store.17Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-adaptive-anc-hi-res-audio-earbudsRead 14 October 2026UK store sells it at 79.99 GBP.
Colours
Black, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple, Creamy White, Blue, Off White, Navy1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 202615Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Japan colours in the original are ブラック, オフホワイト, ネイビー and パープル. English names are translated here.17Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-adaptive-anc-hi-res-audio-earbudsRead 14 October 2026UK colour names in the store's product data.
Segment
Not available

Design

Form factor
In-ear2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing guide: place the earbuds in the ear canal with ear tips.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Comparison table: canal type.
Bud shape
Stem2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview: touch control area on the earbud stems.
Use one bud alone
Either bud5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Can-I-use-the-left-or-right-soundcore-P42i-earbud-independentlyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: yes, put one earbud in the case and use the other on its own.
RGB lighting
Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per bud
TypeDiameter (mm)Count per earbud
Dynamic111
Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table, last page: Driver Unit 11 mm. One driver per earbud is read from the single driver entry.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications: driver size 11 mm dynamic driver.
Driver type
Dynamic15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications and comparison table: 11 mm dynamic driver.
Driver size
11mm
Drivers per bud
1
Diaphragm material
Not available
Frequency response
Min20 HzMax40 kHz2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: Frequency Response 20 Hz - 40 kHz. Test conditions and codec are not stated.
Impedance
14.2Ω2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: Impedance 14.2 ohm.
Sensitivity
Not available
Sensitivity reference
Not available
Max sample rate
Not available
Max bit depth
Not available
Adaptive EQ
Not available
Personalised sound
Yes8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-set-up-HearID-on-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: HearID creates a personalized EQ profile based on the listener's hearing preferences.
Onboard EQ
Not available
Custom EQ bands
Not available
EQ presets
Not available
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

Spatial audio
Spatial Audio7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-use-Spatial-Audio-on-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Spatial Audio in the soundcore app under HearID. It reduces the playtime per charge. Head tracking is not mentioned.
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page names real-time adaptive ANC.2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ambient sound modes: Noise Canceling with Ultra ANC and Natural ANC.
ANC type
Not available
ANC microphones in both earbuds
Not available
Adaptive ANC
Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ambient sound modes: Adaptive mode detects changes in ambient noise and adjusts the noise canceling level.
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
55dB1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page: noise reduction up to 55 dB. Frequency and test method are not published.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 55 dB noise reduction.
Transparency mode
Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ambient sound modes: Transparency.10Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Understanding-Noise-Cancelling-Modes-on-soundcore-P42i-Natural-Deep-and-Hearing-ProtectionRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Transparency mode lets outside sounds in.
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Automatic ANC and transparency blend
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Yes9Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-reduce-wind-sound-outdoors-with-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Wind Noise Reduction setting on the app's main screen. It is a selectable processing feature.

Measured

Frequency response notes (measured)
Not available
Bass amount (measured)
Not available
Treble amount (measured)
Not available
Deviation from target (measured)
Not available
Consistency between fittings (measured)
Not available
Harmonic distortion (measured)
Not available
Sound leakage (measured)
Not available
Noise isolation (measured)
Not available
Noise isolation, best (measured)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Call quality notes (measured)
Not available
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
Not available
Latency (measured)
Not available
Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
Not available
Latency in game mode (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Longest tested use per charge
Not available
Battery life with case (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight per bud (measured)
4.4g(0.2 oz)19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Gigazine weighed one earbud at 4.4 g. It weighed the earbuds and case together at 51.5 g. Whether the ear tip was fitted is not stated.

Microphones and calls

Voice microphones in both earbuds
61Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page: 6 AI-enhanced mics for calls.
All microphones in both earbuds
Not available
Bone conduction voice sensor
Not available
Mic noise reduction
AI1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page: 6 AI-enhanced mics reduce the noise around the voice.
Call audio bandwidth
Not available
Mic mute control
Not available
Sidetone
Not available

Connectivity

Chip
Not available
Connections
Bluetooth3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ lists Bluetooth 6.1 only. No dongle or wired audio is listed.
Bluetooth
6.12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: BT 6.1.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: SBC, AAC, LDAC and Hi-Res Wireless Audio. LDAC is Android only.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications: SBC, AAC and LDAC. LDAC needs the app, updated firmware and Android 8.0 or later.
Bluetooth profiles
Not available
LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Multipoint
Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dual Connections chapter: two Bluetooth devices at the same time, on by default.
Multipoint devices
22Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dual Connections chapter: two devices.
Multipoint with LDAC
Yes6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Can-Dual-Connections-and-LDAC-be-used-at-the-same-time-on-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: yes. Battery life is significantly reduced if LDAC is on for both devices at once.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Comparison table: multipoint supported, LDAC can be used at the same time.
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Automatic switching between own devices
Not available
Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pairing page: Google Fast Pair on Android 6.0 or above.
Audio sharing
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
10m2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth Range 10 m / 33 ft.
Wireless receiver
Not available
Receiver connector
Not available
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available

Latency

Low latency mode
Yes3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: has a gaming mode.
Claimed latency
Not available
Lowest claimed latency
Not available

Compatibility

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pairing page lists Android and iOS. Windows and Mac are in the support FAQ.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-set-up-soundcore-P42i-as-the-audio-input-and-output-device-on-a-computerRead 14 October 2026FAQ covers Windows PCs and Macs.19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Review paired the earbuds with an iPhone.
Connection per platform
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
WindowsBluetoothYes
macOSBluetoothNot available
AndroidBluetoothNot available
iOSBluetoothNot available
Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pairing page: Bluetooth on Android, iOS and other devices. LDAC chapter: Android 8.0 or later.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-set-up-soundcore-P42i-as-the-audio-input-and-output-device-on-a-computerRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Windows uses P42i Stereo for listening and P42i Hands-Free for calls. Mac uses P42i as input and output. Only the Windows microphone row is marked as working.
Features that need a specific device
FeatureNeeds
LDACAndroid 8.0 or later. Turn it on in the soundcore app under Settings, Sound Mode, Preferred audio quality. iPhone and iPad do not support LDAC.
LDAC, Spatial Audio, Gaming mode and custom EQLDAC cannot run with Spatial Audio or Gaming mode. Custom EQ cannot run with Spatial Audio or Gaming mode. Spatial Audio cannot run with custom EQ, LDAC or Gaming mode.
Google Fast PairAndroid 6.0 or later.
AI translationsoundcore app with the earbuds connected to it. Dual Connections must be off. Face-to-face translation also works without an app connection.
Earbud volume controlOff by default. Turn it on in the soundcore app under Settings, Controls.
Phone voice assistantNot set by default. Assign it in the soundcore app under Controls. A single tap cannot be assigned to it.
Microphone in Windows meeting appsSelect soundcore P42i Hands-Free as both microphone and speaker.
Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026LDAC chapter, AI translation chapter and pairing page.11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-activate-my-phone-s-voice-assistant-while-using-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: not set by default. A single tap cannot be assigned to the voice assistant.12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-via-soundcore-P42i-earbudsRead 14 October 2026FAQ: turn on earbud volume control in the app.13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Which-soundcore-P42i-features-cannot-be-used-at-the-same-timeRead 14 October 2026FAQ lists the features that exclude each other: custom EQ, LDAC, Spatial Audio and Gaming mode.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-set-up-soundcore-P42i-as-the-audio-input-and-output-device-on-a-computerRead 14 October 2026FAQ: select soundcore P42i Hands-Free for microphone and speaker in Zoom or Microsoft Teams on Windows.
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery per bud
60mAh2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: earbud (single) 60 mAh (0.231 Wh).
User-replaceable earbud battery
Not available
Claimed battery life
ModeCodecIncludes case rechargesHours (h)
ANC offNot availableNo12
ANC offNot availableYes56
ANC onNot availableNo8.5
ANC onNot availableYes40
ANC onLDACNo6
CallNot availableNo5
Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: ANC off 12 h (56 h with case), ANC on 8.5 h (40 h with case). LDAC and call rows are from the playtime FAQ.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-is-the-playtime-of-soundcore-P42i-on-a-single-charge-and-with-the-charging-caseRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Noise Cancelling 8.5 h and 40 h with case, Normal 12 h and 56 h with case, Calling (ANC) 5 hours for both earbuds, Noise Cancelling plus LDAC 6 hours. Anker lab test at room temperature with default settings and music at 50 percent volume.
Longest claimed use per charge
12h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
8.5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
12h
Total with case (claimed)
56h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
40h
Talk time (claimed)
5h
Full charge time, buds
60min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: full charging time for earbuds 1 hour.
Charging guidance
The maker says the case with the earbuds inside takes about 3 hours to fully charge by cable and about 4 hours on a wireless charger. Rated input is 5 V 0.4 A (2 W) by cable and 5 V 0.33 A (1.65 W) wireless for the case, and 5 V 0.12 A (0.6 W) per earbud. Dry the earbuds and the USB-C port before charging.2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table input and output ratings and the charging page.
Quick charge time
10min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging page: 10 minutes gives up to 3.5 hours of playtime. ANC state and codec are not stated.
Earbud playback after quick charge
3.5h2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging page: a quick 10-minute charge gives the earbuds up to 3.5 hours of playtime. ANC state and codec are not stated.

Charging case

Case battery
690mAh2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: charging case 690 mAh (2.6565 Wh).
User-replaceable case battery
Not available
Case charging port
USB-C2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview: USB-C charging port.
Case full charge time
180min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: full charging time for the charging case by wired charging 3 hours. The charging page says about 3 hours via cable for the case with the earbuds inside.
Wireless charging
Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging page: place the charging case at the center of a wireless charger. The charger is not included.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Feature section: wireless charging supported.
Wireless standards
Not available
Wireless charging power
1.65W2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: rated input for wireless charging of the case is 5 V 0.33 A (1.65 W). This is a rated input, not a tested maximum.
Speaker in case
Not available
Screen on case
Not available
Case works as audio transmitter
Not available

Controls

Controls
Touch2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls page: touch control area on the earbuds.
Earbud volume control
Touch12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-via-soundcore-P42i-earbudsRead 14 October 2026FAQ: volume control on the earbuds exists and is off by default. The gesture is set in the app under Settings, Controls. Touch is read from the touch-only controls.
Gestures
Double tap right earbud: play or pause, Double tap left earbud: next track, Double tap either earbud: answer or end a call, Press and hold either earbud for 2 seconds: reject a call or switch ambient sound mode, Single earbud: double tap to play or pause2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls page table for both earbuds and for a single earbud. Press and hold for 2 seconds switches between ANC and Transparency by default.
Remappable controls
Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls page: controls and touch sensitivity can be customized in the soundcore app.
Voice assistant
Phone voice assistant11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-activate-my-phone-s-voice-assistant-while-using-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: assign the phone's voice assistant in the app under Controls. The assistant is not named.

Sensors and health

In-ear detection
Yes3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: wearing detection is supported.
Sensors
Not available
Heart rate sensor
Not available
Skin temperature sensing
Not available
Hearing aid feature
Not available
Medical clearances
Not available
Hearing test
Not available
Hearing protection
Yes10Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Understanding-Noise-Cancelling-Modes-on-soundcore-P42i-Natural-Deep-and-Hearing-ProtectionRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Smart Hearing Protection acts in Transparency mode when sound suddenly gets loud. The app also has a Volume Limit from app version 5.0.20.
Health features
Hearing protection screen in the soundcore app shows in-ear volume and ambient noise level. Not a medical device.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026FAQ, translated from Japanese: the app's hearing protection screen shows the in-ear volume and the surrounding noise level in real time. It is not a medical device.

Fit and durability

Ear tips included
XXS, XS, S, M, L2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing guide: five sizes of ear tips, XXS, XS, S, M and L. M is fitted.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Package contents: ear tips in 5 sizes.19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Review: five sizes XXS, XS, S, M and L, with M fitted.
Ear tip materials
Silicone21Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p42i-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: slim, round silicone tips. The review lists Bluetooth 6.0, three ear tip sets and no wireless charging. The maker documents say Bluetooth 6.1, five sizes and wireless charging, and win.
Stabilisers
Not available
Ear tip fit test
Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing guide: Fit Test feature in the soundcore app.
Dust and water rating, buds
IP552Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: IP55, earbuds only.
Dust and water rating, case
Not available
Water resistance depth
Not available

Software

Companion app
soundcore2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026The guide names the soundcore app.
App platforms
iOS, Android19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Review: the soundcore app is on the App Store and Google Play.
User firmware updates
Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Firmware update chapter: the app announces new firmware and updates the earbuds in the case.
Finding network
Not available
Precision finding
Not available
Live translation
Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026AI translation chapter: Real-Time Translation and Face-to-Face Translation in the soundcore app.

Dimensions and weight

Weight per bud
4.4g(0.2 oz)15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications: about 4.4 g per earbud and about 51 g with the charging case (case with earbuds, not case-only).16Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 14 October 2026Article: about 4.4 g per earbud and about 51 g including the charging case.
Bud dimensions
Not available
Case weight
Not available
Case dimensions
Not available

Certifications

Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Hi-Res Audio1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page: Hi-Res Certified Sound with LDAC and Hi-Res Audio. The specification FAQ lists Hi-Res Wireless Audio.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ names Hi-Res Wireless Audio as a supported audio format.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Comparison table marks Hi-Res playback as supported.
Communication certifications
Not available
FCC IDs
Not available
Other certifications
EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU conformity, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and amendment (EU) 2015/863 conformity20Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036802/en_US/000036802.pdfRead 14 October 2026EU and UK Declaration of Conformity V5.0 for soundcore P42i, model D1205, signed 2026-05-20. It lists Directive 2014/53/EU and Directive 2011/65/EU with amendment (EU) 2015/863. FCC ID not found in the open documents.

In the box

In the box
Earbuds, Charging case, Five sizes of ear tips, USB-A to USB-C cable, Quick start guide, Safety manual, Warranty card15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Package contents, translated from Japanese: earbuds, charging case, ear tips in 5 sizes, USB-C and USB-A cable, safety manual, quick start guide, warranty.19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Review box photo: quick start guide, warranty card, earbuds, USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable and ear tips.
Cables included
TypeCount
USB-A to USB-C1
Source15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Package contents: USB-C and USB-A cable. The Gigazine unboxing shows a USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable. Length not stated.

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Model numberGTINMarketsColours
D1205Z11194644312381USBlack
D1205Z21194644312398USOat White
D1205Z31194644335762USNavy Blue
D1205ZQ1194644335755USPurple
D1205G11Not availableGBBlack
D1205G21Not availableGBCreamy White
D1205G31Not availableGBBlue
D1205GQ1Not availableGBPurple
D1205N11Not availableJPBlack
D1205N21Not availableJPOff White
D1205N31Not availableJPNavy
D1205NQ1Not availableJPPurple

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Predecessorsoundcore P40i