Apple AirPods 5 vs Soundcore P30i

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple AirPods 5 and Soundcore P30i are closely matched overall (within 4 points).
  • Key differences: battery life per charge, where Soundcore P30i has 10 vs 6 h; IP rating, where Apple AirPods 5 has IP57 vs IP54; Bluetooth version, where Soundcore P30i has Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3; microphones per earbud, where Apple AirPods 5 has 3 vs 2.
Apple AirPods 5 and Soundcore P30i are closely matched
Apple AirPods 5 · 81 overall, #18 of 68
79
Soundcore P30i · 78 overall, #26 of 68
75
Key differences
  • Battery Life per ChargeSoundcore P30i 10 vs 6 h
  • IP RatingApple AirPods 5 IP57 vs IP54
  • Bluetooth VersionSoundcore P30i Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3
  • Microphones per EarbudApple AirPods 5 3 vs 2

Scores by Category

AirPods 5 wins 3 of 6 categories · P30i wins 2

CategoryAirPods 5P30iLead
Noise Cancelling
Tie
Battery
+34
Connectivity
+16
Build
+41
Audio
+100
Calls
+45

Physical Comparison

32.3 g4.3 g
AirPods 5AirPods 5

AirPods 5 is 28 g (651%) heavier than AirPods 5.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
AirPods 5
P30i
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
Yes
N/A

Noise Cancelling

Feature
AirPods 5
P30i
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
AirPods 5
P30i
Battery Life per Charge
6 h
10 h67% more
Total Battery Life with Case
N/A
45 h
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
No
No

Connectivity

Feature
AirPods 5
P30i
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
N/A
Yes

Calls

Feature
AirPods 5
P30i
Microphones per Earbud
350% more
2

Build

Feature
AirPods 5
P30i
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
4.3 g
N/A
Case Weight
32.3 g
N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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