Anker Soundcore A20i vs Anker Soundcore P30i
Quick take: The Anker Soundcore P30i has active noise cancelling while the Anker Soundcore A20i doesn't; the Anker Soundcore P30i lasts longer per charge (10 hrs); only the Anker Soundcore P30i supports multipoint (two devices at once).
| Spec | Anker Soundcore A20i | Anker Soundcore P30i |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$30 | ~$30 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Wireless Earbuds | Wireless Earbuds |
| Noise Cancelling | None | Adaptive ANC |
| Battery (single charge) | 9 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | 28 hrs | 45 hrs |
| Quick Charge | 10 min = 2 hr | 10 min = 2 hr |
| Codecs | — | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | No | Yes |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 10 mm |
| Weight | — | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IP54 |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Transparency Mode | No | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | No | No |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
Anker Soundcore A20i
- ✓Warm, punchy tuning that reviewers compare to $50-60 earbuds
- ✓9 hours per charge, 28 total — top-tier battery for the class
- ✓10-minute quick charge adds 2 hours
- ✓Soundcore app with 22 presets plus custom EQ
- ✓Short, soft ear tips stay comfortable for hours
- ✓2-mic AI call quality is a cut above budget rivals
- ✓Single-earbud mode for stretching battery on long days
- ✗No ANC or transparency mode
- ✗No multipoint pairing
- ✗Anker doesn't publish an IP rating — just 'water-resistant'
- ✗No wireless charging
- ✗Touch controls were laggy before the firmware fix and still aren't instant
Anker Soundcore P30i
- ✓Adaptive ANC genuinely kills engine and AC drone — owners rate it above older AirPods
- ✓Multipoint pairing, rare below $50
- ✓10 hours per charge, 45 total; 10-minute quick charge adds 2 hours
- ✓Bass-heavy 10mm BassUp tuning with 22 presets plus custom EQ
- ✓IP54 dust and water resistance
- ✓Charging case folds out into a phone stand for flights and desks
- ✓4-mic AI call quality holds up in wind and traffic
- ✗ANC lets voices and mid-range chatter through — it's diesel-engine ANC, not library ANC
- ✗ANC cuts single-charge battery to roughly 6-7 hours
- ✗No wireless charging
- ✗Default tuning is boomy until you EQ it
- ✗Touch controls take a beat to respond