Anker’s Soundcore audio brand has released a new pair of wireless earbuds that may be worth the upgrade for the charging case alone. In addition to a status screen, the case incorporates a hefty 3,000mAh battery that can keep the buds powered for over a week, or it can be used to partially top up a smartphone. For comparison, the AirPods Pro 2’s charging case includes a much smaller 523mAh battery.
The new Soundcore P41i wireless earbuds are now available for purchase through the brand’s online store in the UK for £89.99, or around $121. They’re currently not listed on the US version of Soundcore’s website, but previous versions of the earbuds in this line have seen a wider global release.
Anker says the earbuds themselves offer up to 12 hours of battery life with ANC turned off, which can be boosted to up to 192 hours when paired with the charging case. That’s enough power to use the buds around the clock for eight continuous days, although with more realistic usage it means the case can probably go for about a month between charges.
That much battery life potentially makes the Soundcore P41i a great travel option, but also a solution for those dealing with smartphone battery anxiety. The charging case includes a built-in USB-C cable that doubles as a wrist strap, as well as a Lightning adapter for charging older iPhones and iPads. Anker estimates the case’s 3,000mAh has enough capacity to charge a dead iPhone 16 Pro halfway, or a Samsung Galaxy S24 to 45 percent.
The Soundcore P41i earbuds feature 11mm composite drivers and the brand’s optional BassUp technology for those wanting more presence from lower frequencies. They also offer adaptive ANC using six microphones with the option to adjust the intensity of the noise cancelling through Soundcore’s app if you want to hear more of what’s going on around you. AI noise reduction will help reduce background sounds while you’re on a call, and the buds have an IPX5 water resistance rating so while getting them wet is okay, you’ll want to avoid a complete dunking.
