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Stuff.tv
a day ago
- Stuff.tv
Soundcore P41i earbuds will stop your phone dying when you least want it to
Phones such as Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge might be slimming down at the expense of battery life, but the new Soundcore P41i earbuds are heading in the opposite direction. The chunky case that the Soundcore P41i buds come in might put a bit of a bulge in your pocket, but with a 3000mAh battery inside it can either keep the IPX5-rated buds going for a whopping 192 hours (that's up to eight whole days of constant listening), or you can use the built-in USB-C cable to top up your phone. It's not the first set of buds we've seen to double as a portable charger – HMD's Amped Buds do the same trick and also support reverse wireless charging – but the Soundcore P41i's case has almost twice as much power available. It also doubles as a stand for your phone when the lid's open. It's not the fastest – a 30% charge of an iPhone 16 Pro will take about 40 minutes – but for a little top-up to keep your phone on until you get home it'll do the job. In terms of audio performance you get 11mm drivers with Soundcore's bottom end-boosting BassUp technology and adaptive ANC. Multipoint Bluetooth and Google's Fast Pair are also supported. The Soundcore P41i are available to buy now for £90. You can choose between black or white.
Tom's Guide
28-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Anker's new Soundcore P41i earbud case will charge more than just your earbuds
The charging case is rarely the most exciting part of a new set of earbuds, but Anker's new Soundcore P41i might be worth the upgrade just for the case, making it one of the best power banks. The new case features a status screen, a large 3,000 mAh battery that can charge your earbuds for up to a week or partially charge a smartphone. As a comparison, the charging case of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 only has a 525 mAh battery. The case features a built-in USB-C cable that also acts as a wrist strap. It also comes with a lightning adapter for older iPhones. According to Anker, the case can charge a dead iPhone 16 Pro to about 50% or a Samsung Galaxy S24 to 45%. Though the charging speed is 10W, don't expect a fast charge. The case can also act as a phone stand. The earbuds are designed to last up to 12 hours on a single charge, with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) off. The case can boost that up to 192 hours, giving you just over a week of near continuous use. Depending on how much you use your earbuds, that might mean you could get around a month of use before charging the case. The Soundcore P41i earbuds offer adaptive ANC thanks to six microphones, which can be adjusted via the Soundcore app. It comes with 11mm composite drivers with sound that is "enhanced" using Anker's BassUp technology. There's Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity with multi-point and fast pairing. The earbuds also have IPX5 water resistance, so they can handle a little water but probably don't want to take a dip. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The lack of detail on the sound means the audio probably won't blow you away, but with these earbuds, you're buying that power bank charging case and super-long use time. The Soundcore P41i earbuds are available for purchase in the UK for £89.99 (about $100) but are expected to see a global release soon. The previous earbuds in the P4 line were available in the US.
