Soundcore P30i by Anker Noise Cancelling Earbuds Strong and Smart Noise Cancelling Powerful Bass 45H Playtime 2-in-1 Case

I had a pair of the AirPod Pros for a couple years when I blew out the left one when my sound was accidentally turned to max one day. They were out of the Apple Care warranty period and I was waiting until they went on sale over the holidays to replace when I saw the positive reviews on the Soundcore P30i. I thought for less than the price of just the Apple Care warranty alone that I’d give them a try so I picked up a pair in black. I was shocked with the quality of the earbuds build and performance, WOW! It paired easily with my iPhone Pro and sounded great, but it wasn’t until I downloaded the Soundcore app that I realized their full potential. In the app you can set up the functions of each earbud and also select your choice of sound quality. For me the surround sound option blew my AirPod Pros out of the water. Unbelievable! And the bass is spectacular. I was so thrilled that I immediately purchased another pair as a backup and have since purchased two pairs as gifts for friends at the gym who had Beats and AirPod pros and they were both blown away. Finally, we all agreed that these earbuds stay in your ears better too, once you find the best fit among the three choices provided. And the battery life is great. There is also a function to use with more than one device, so I often use them with my iPad as well. Just Google the easy to follow directions for easy pairing of two devices. In conclusion, my Soundcore P30i earbuds are by far my best discovery on Amazon over the years, not only for the insane savings over AirPods (for less than the cost of Apple Care alone), but the excellent sound quality, which IMHO is far better. And for the price, these make an amazing gift as well. Read more

I have tested many earbuds and for the price I’d consider these better than any wireless earbuds on the market like AirPods, skullcandy, and Bose. I’ve only had to charge them twice in 4 months. They sound really good with the adaptive noise cancellation and custom equalizer. The microphone quality could be better, but the value for price is INSANE. The different sized tips fit any ear and the functionality it overall the best I’ve seen. Read more

For pure sound quality, I recommend the Moondrop Space Travel TWS Earphone Bluetooth 5.3 Noise Canceling True Wireless Stereo IEMs(Black) over these. They are an off-brand, but popular, semi “in ear monitor” quality earbud. However, these Soundcore P30i are a lot easier to set up, change modes, an use, while not giving up much in terms of everyday music and video quality. Especially when watching tv and movies, you won’t likely notice any difference. So, let’s start with a “strong average” rating for these earbuds. No bad habits. No annoying faults. No weird emphasis on one part of the sound spectrum. How is set up? Well, be prepared for NO pairing button on the case or inside the hood. These enter paring mode automatically the first time you pull them out and remove the little plastic tabs off the charging spots. They will automatically pair with the most recently paired device IF it is on. Otherwise they go into pairing mode. If you really want to move them to another device, please delete from your old device first so you know what’s going on. (No probblem if your phone is stolen and you want to re-pair to your new phone). There is another step that I recommend. Download the Soundcore app. Use it to customize your settings. Especially you need to deal with ANC - activve noise cancelling. Do you want it On, Off, or Automatic? And set up the desired right and left ear “taps” for usual stuff like activating a voice assistant or answering a call. THE AUTOMATIC ON-OFF FOR ANC IS SOMETHING I HAVEN’T SEEN BEFORE. It doesn’t activate in my apartment even when noisy trucks go by. I assume if activates automatically on airplanes, where the engine and airstream noise are constant (other reviewers have flown and confirm this. HOWEVER, given the new menu on the control panel, make sure your earbuds are in Automatic mode; when these first shipped (I have early release and current release firmware versions) they were Automatic only, with no way to “force” ANC as with other ANC earbuds. I think these should ship in Automatic mode, but they seem to ship in ANC-off mode now; use the app to select Auto mode, and to set the taps you want to use to cycle through the three ANC, Normal (silicone tips block some external sounds), and Transparent modes (Transparent uses the mics to relay external sounds through to your ears, as though you don’t have silicone noise blocking tips in the ear canal). Finally, the current firmware adds a chime to the three modes as you cycle through them. I would like to see a set of XL for extra large ear tips. Apple has started doing this. It is a challenge for some earbud designs since the cup holding the tip would need to be larger so the earbuds fit, but then the stem with the charging pads might wobble. Apple and Beats seem to be the only makers with the XL option. With L tips on, I have a good, but not snug, fit. On other earbuds with ANC test modes, I need noticeably snug earbud tips or I don’t bass the onboard ANC test. I intend to keep the app on my device for my next flight and test out Automatic and forced ANC modes and see if there is any difference. Also, to compare to the original Beats (not the later Plus) version) earbuds. I don’t need high fidelity inflight, just enough ANC so I can actually hear dialogue over the cabin roar. Finally, I have a drawer of varioius ANC options. Why did I invest another $30 in these? Disposability plus Anker assurance. In terms of disposability, keep in mind these don’t have a necklace - if one wiggles loose from yawning or eating and rolls away, it’s probably toast. No shrill alarm mode to help find it. Anker assurance? With the exception of a recalled powerbank, Anker has meant solid middle of the field design and reliability. Better audio than pre-Bose Skullcandy, actually comparable to the Solo Buds from Beats, but best value taking into account price, featrures, and quality. Heck, even without noise cancelling I would have bought these. With ANC they are a steal. Then add in the neat built in phone stand, and killer battery capacity for 14 hour flights? No brainer. Read more

The Soundcore P30i by Anker are pretty solid for what they cost. The sound quality is clear, and they stay comfortable even after wearing them for a while. They connect fast and the battery life is actually better than I expected. My only real complaint is the volume control you can’t turn it up quickly, and it takes a few taps to get it where you want it. Not a dealbreaker, just annoying when you’re trying to adjust on the fly. Other than that, they work exactly how you’d hope budget earbuds would. For the price, they get the job done and sound good doing it. Read more

I ordered these to have a reliable pair of noise-cancelling earbuds, and I am honestly blown away by the value. The sound quality is fantastic, the bass is punchy and powerful without drowning out the mids and highs. The noise cancellation works surprisingly well for this price point, blocking out a good amount of background noise when I'm working or commuting. One of my favorite features is actually the charging case. The built-in phone stand design is such a clever touch; it’s super handy for watching videos on my phone while I'm eating or traveling. The battery life is excellent (I haven't had to charge the case in days), and they are comfortable enough to wear for long sessions. If you want great sound and a functional design without breaking the bank, these are a solid choice. Read more