The Soundcore P30i by Anker Noise Cancelling Earbuds can play music or take calls during a daily commute, a gym workout, or a long flight. Active Noise Cancellation reduces ambient sound from traffic, fans, and conversations, and Transparency Mode lets surrounding noise through when you need to stay aware of your surroundings. The 10mm dynamic drivers deliver clarity across vocals, mids, and bass, and the Soundcore app adds customizable EQ. Total battery life reaches up to 45 hours with the charging case, and the case recharges over USB-C.
Earbuds that bump whether you’re at the gym or on a stroll
Despite their compact size, the P30i earbuds deliver clear vocals, balanced mids, and tight bass across most music genres. The 10mm dynamic drivers produce loud, full sound at moderate listening levels, and hi-res audio support adds detail over compatible Bluetooth codecs. Customizable EQ through the Soundcore app fine-tunes bass, mids, and treble for podcasts, music, or audiobooks. Volume is loud enough for personal listening, even in high-ambient-noise environments. Bass response holds up at low volumes for late-night listening and remains distortion-free at higher volumes.
The P30i’s noise cancellation suppresses constant background noise, such as in airplane cabins, office HVAC systems, and on buses. Transparency Mode pulls in surrounding sound through the earbud microphones, so you can hear announcements, conversations, or your environment without removing the buds. Plus, the ANC strength can be adjusted manually through the Soundcore app for different listening situations.
The IPX5 rating of the P30i ensures it can withstand sweat and rain during a workout and when used outdoors. It supports Bluetooth 5.3, pairing with phones, tablets, and laptops, and can connect to two devices simultaneously via multipoint connectivity. Each earbud has touch controls so you don’t have to reach for your phone. These controls let you switch between playback and calling modes and toggle ANC on or off. The provided ear tips are made of soft silicone and fit snugly in the ear canal, providing maximum passive isolation and ANC performance when correctly fitted. When an earbud is removed from the ear, the wear sensor pauses audio and resumes it when you put the bud back in.
The P30i makes a few trade-offs typical of earbuds in this price range. ANC is effective against constant background noise but doesn’t match the cancellation depth of flagship earbuds. Also, the case charges only via USB-C, without wireless charging support. However, you still get active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and up to 45 hours of total battery life with the case.
The Soundcore P30i by Anker Noise Cancelling Earbuds deliver active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and long battery life in a budget-friendly package, and at $25, they’re a great deal for entry-level wireless earbuds. If you’ve been looking for affordable earbuds with ANC for a commute, gym session, or daily errands, the $15 off makes the P30i more accessible.
