SoundcoreP40i by Anker, Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, Adaptive Noise Cancelling to Environments, Heavy Bass, 60H Playtime, 2-in-1 Case and Phone Stand, IPX5, Wireless Charging, Bluetooth 5.3ClimatePartner certified

I got these as a lower-cost replacement for the 1st generation AirPods Pro that I had used for a few years (before one of the pods finally met its unfortunate demise), and I’d say they’re just about as good all-around as those were. The fact that these are a quarter of the price of the AirPods Pro is certainly astounding, and I’m legitimately very impressed. I have always thought highly of Anker/Soundcore’s products, but I bought these for $36 (on sale) and certainly did not expect them to be THIS good LOLSound quality: While the sound quality is not quite as good as the AirPods Pro, I found the smart EQ feature on the Soundcore app to be EXTREMELY helpful in getting the p40i earbuds to sound much better. The noise-cancellation of these p40i is also comparable to that of the AirPods Pro 1st gen in my opinion, given that you fit them properly into your ears (and I’m often in a noisy environment). I am happy with the way these sound; I own an expensive pair of over-the-ear headphones and I am generally picky about sound. When I do wear earBUDS though, I am not super super picky, and I just want something that can (1) be easily connected to my device (2) have long battery life (3) be durable, water-resistant. Basically, for earbuds, I’m looking for a workhorse, and these do the job while sounding excellent for the price!Battery life and Durability: I wear these earbuds A LOT (I can hear street noise inside my house at all hours, and wearing earbuds helps me to focus); while walking, exercising, cleaning, cooking, and also while showering (when I am not submerging my head in water of course), and the p40i have been perfect for all of those! The battery life is incredible, even after months of daily use- the battery life of the p40i is definitely better than that of the 1st gen AP Pros (which struggled to maintain even 2 hrs use even when fully charged after 2 yrs). They are definitely water-resistant and durable as well, having survived multiple instances of light water exposure and multiple drops. I have not kept the case in any sort of protector, and there are essentially no visible scratches on the exterior (again, this is another category in which the p40i offers better performance in my opinion than Apple’s airpods).Connectivity + conclusion: I used to think only Apple products could connect so seamlessly to my iPhone (which is a major selling point of Apple’s Airpods), but these p40i changing my mind! 98% of the time, I am connecting these to my iPhone 14. Connection is seamless, and I have only had to fully re-pair my phone and the p40i once in 5 months of ownership (pairing is also incredibly easy). Also, I have a Dell laptop and a Surface Pro (Windows OS), and the connectivity between my computers and the p40i is a much nicer experience than that of my computers and the Apple AirPods.Conclusion: Honestly, I will not be buying any AirPods device again because of the experience I have had with the p40i- although Airpods work great and are nice, I’ve accepted that earbuds in general just won’t last forever with daily use, so it doesn’t make sense to spend over $100 on them. In 2-3 years when I’m ready for new earbuds, I will likely buy one of Soundcore’s more expensive models as I am truly impressed with the overall quality of these budget-friendly p40i earbuds!

I bought these based on a) price and b) reviews. Many of the reviews said that the sound was really good and that there was a lot of bass available. After getting them, I agree that the sound and the customization options are great. The bass thumps and the highs are bright and crisp. It's fun to hear things that you don't normally hear when playing your songs through a speaker system.Two minor complaints as far as the functionality - The "tap point" on the earbuds is pretty sensitive. The default setting for a single tap is to do nothing and I can see why. I was constantly pausing my music while I would adjust these in my ears. That's probably a thing that you have to get used to over time. The other complaint that I would bring up is that the tap setting to increase/decrease volume only does a single step at a time. I set the setting for Tap & Hold to increase volume. It would be nice if it did an increase/decrease for as long as your are holding. Again, a small complaint, but if anyone from Soundcore software engineering is reading this, consider this as a feature enhancement request.However, I'm not a big fan of the "oat white" color. It's more of a cream color - which isn't so bad. The thing that I don't like about the color is the gold trim. It's not very prominent in the photos of the product, but it is when you have the earbuds in hand. It's a rose gold color and I'm really not a fan of it. I bought the white so that they would be easier to find if dropped - like on the floor of a car or in an airplane. But, having used these for a couple of days, I wish I would have gone with the black color.Don't get me wrong, in my usage so far, I'm really happy with the sound and versatility of these earbuds. For the price paid, I don't think that I could get anything better.So, a 5 star rating for the product. I'm really looking forward to using these over time. I just won't look in the mirror while I'm using them.