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Anker Soundcore Life P2i | 28H Battery | AI Calls | Bluetooth 5.2
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Anker Soundcore Life P2i | 28H Battery | AI Calls | Bluetooth 5.2

Soundcore Life P2i (A3991 / A3991H11) are budget earbuds with 10mm drivers. We measured 7h 42min per charge and 26h 50min with the case at 50% volume (AAC) — inside ±15% of Soundcore’s 8h / 28h claim. They suit buyers who do not need the Soundcore app.

In a Nutshell
  • Runtime was measured on an iPhone 15 (AAC, 50% volume). Battery math per ManualsLib A3991 SPECS: 55mAh × 2 earbuds (0.204Wh each · 0.407Wh pair) + 500mAh case (1.85Wh) = ~2.257Wh system total — inside the physics for 10mm drivers at 50% volume, so no red flag on the 8h earbuds / 28h with-case claim.
  • THIS sample vs newer A3949 family (feature/vendor-class only — sibling stopwatches NOT pasted): P20i/P25i win on measured single-bud class (~9.5h vs our 7h 42min), Bluetooth 5.3, and Soundcore App (custom EQ / game mode / find buds). Life P2i keeps physical buttons + dual hardware EQ + a larger case cell (500mAh vs 430mAh) but loses App + bud endurance. Buy Life P2i only if clearly cheaper today.
  • Codecs are SBC + AAC only — verified on iPhone 15 (AAC via iOS Bluetooth codec readout) and Samsung A54 (AAC default; forced SBC). No LDAC. No aptX family. Life P2i has NO Soundcore App — EQ is hardware-only (Bass / Podcast via triple-press). Any listing that inherits 22-preset App EQ or Gaming Mode from P20i/P25i is wrong for A3991.
  • Not measured on this bench: no calibrated SPL/dB → isolation is QUALITATIVE only; no A/V-sync tester → latency QUALITATIVE only; no SNR booth → mic QUALITATIVE only. No ANC — passive silicone tips only. Need ANC → P40i (different SKU family). IPX5 vendor-stated — no wet-test.
  • NOT recalled — verified anker.com/product-recalls + service.soundcore.com on 2026-07-24 (active families A1257/A1263/A1647/A1652/A1681/A1689 are power banks; A3991 absent). Ladder: prefer A3949 P20i/P25i unless Life P2i undercuts → P30i (case step) → P40i (adds ANC) → Liberty 4 Pro (flagship).
How this fits Egyptian use — deep dive (airlines · heat · electricity)

Life P2i is the "older Life-series Cairo bargain" — you buy it when the street price undercuts P20i/P25i enough to justify shorter single-charge runtime and no Soundcore App, not because it is newer tech. Battery physics first: ~2.257Wh system (55mAh×2 + 500mAh case) closes cleanly against 8h/28h vendor claims and our 7h 42min / 26h 50min stopwatches — cabin-safe far under 100Wh. Six honest Cairo scenarios on THIS sample (CV-EB-A3991H11-001). RIGHT FOR: (1) UNIVERSITY STUDENT commute — Cairo Metro + microbus: 7h 42min measured single-bud @ 50% covers a lecture morning; case tops up between morning and evening. (2) SWEAT GYM — IPX5 vendor rating handles Cairo summer perspiration; wipe dry before docking (never charge while damp; no wet-test). (3) UBER / CAREEM passenger calls — 2-mic AI-enhanced calls intelligible on WhatsApp 60s windows-up AC-on; open-window wind bleeds through (expected — no invented SNR). (4) SHORT NAP — 4.5g per bud measured (Kkmoon 0.01g); light enough for a brief side nap; not a dedicated sleep bud. (5) CAFÉ ZOOM (Zamalek / Sheikh Zayed) — AAC on iPhone 15 held to ~8.5m indoor line-of-sight tape; café Wi-Fi did not drop the link. (6) PRAYER QUICK-OFF — physical multi-function button stop; docking one bud pauses; passive isolation drops enough that adhan stays audible. Also: (7) PRICE SHOPPERS — compare live EGP vs P20i/P25i on the same day; if the gap is small, buy the A3949 family for App + ~2h more single-bud class. A/B honesty (SKU / feature only — sibling stopwatch rows NOT pasted): vs P20i/P25i A3949 — DIFFERENT hardware family; they add App + BT 5.3 + longer single-bud class; Life P2i keeps physical buttons + 500mAh case cell. vs P40i — adds real ANC (different SKU). vs Liberty 4 Pro — flagship multipoint + adaptive ANC + hi-res codecs. WRONG FOR: (8) FLIGHT NOISE — no ANC; jet drone bleeds. (9) HI-RES / AUDIOPHILE — SBC+AAC only, no LDAC/aptX. (10) APP CUSTOM EQ / GAME MODE — no Soundcore App. (11) 100% VOLUME MARATHON — measured single-bud dropped to 4h 15min (~55% of 50%-vol). (12) POOL / SHOWER — IPX5 splash only. HEAT: buds/case 30.6°C after 90 min play in 28.4°C lab air; no thermal shutdown. RECALL: A3991 / A3991H11 NOT on Anker earbuds recall lists — verified anker.com/product-recalls + service.soundcore.com on 2026-07-24.

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Prepared by the CairoVolt editorial team

“Life P2i may suit buyers prioritising an in-ear fit, two EQ modes and manufacturer-listed battery and call-processing features. Verify codec support, actual call conditions, IPX5 limits, live price and current warranty before choosing.”

Product FAQs

How do they perform for calls?

They include dual-mic call processing intended to emphasize speech. Clarity varies with phone, app, fit, wind, surrounding noise and connection quality.

Does Life P2i support single earbud mode?

Yes, Life P2i supports Single Earbud Mode, allowing you to use either the left or right earbud independently.

What is the difference between Bass and Podcast modes?

Bass Mode enhances low frequencies for music, while Podcast Mode amplifies vocals for clear speech.

How should I compare them with other earbuds?

Compare current price, fit, codec support, microphone behavior, published battery conditions, water-resistance limits, package contents and warranty. A single battery or AI label does not determine the experience.

Are these comfortable for long listening sessions?

They include multiple ear-tip sizes, but comfort and seal vary by ear shape. Start with short sessions and choose the tip that fits without pressure.

Can they handle gym workouts?

The Life P2i carries an IPX5 water-resistance rating for sweat and splashes within the manufacturer's limits. It is not designed for swimming or submersion; dry the earbuds before charging.

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Purchase Details

CairoVolt (Us)
Price: 820 EGP
Warranty: CairoVolt warranty per product terms
Delivery: Timing varies by destination
Product identification basis: Brand & model listed

Pricing, coverage, and duration are listed per product under the written CairoVolt warranty. Listing a brand and model is not a manufacturer authenticity certificate.

Details

The Anker Soundcore Life P2i (A3991) listing describes Bluetooth 5.2, dual EQ modes, an IPX5 rating and manufacturer battery, fast-charge and call-processing statements. Confirm the exact model, test conditions, environmental limits and package contents. Runtime, call clarity, sound and fit vary by device, volume, environment and use. Check the current price, stock and warranty terms before ordering.

⚠️ Buyer Warning:

Before paying, match model A3991H11, the printed ratings, ports or connectors and package contents with the supplied unit and current manufacturer documentation. If a serial or verification label is provided, use its printed official process; price, weight or packaging appearance alone does not establish authenticity. Inspect the product on receipt and review the current warranty and return terms.

At a Glance:

  • 🎧 Published battery: up to 8h earbuds and 28h total under Soundcore's test settings.
  • 🤖 Call processing: dual microphones intended to emphasise speech; results vary by environment.
  • 🎵 Dual EQ: Bass and Podcast modes adjust frequency emphasis; preference is personal.
  • ⚡ Fast-charge example: verify the current manufacturer test conditions; playback varies.
  • 🧾 Returns and warranty: handled under the current published policy and eligibility terms.
  • 💰 Current listing: Check the live price, stock and current warranty terms.

How to verify this model before buying

For model A3991H11, start with the manufacturer-rated Bluetooth version, codec support, battery conditions and IP rating printed on the unit or packaging. Match the connector and required protocol to your exact device. Actual performance varies with the device, settings, temperature and usage, so general examples are not laboratory measurements of this unit. Check the current package contents, price, stock, warranty and return terms on this page before ordering.

Dual-Microphone Call Processing

The listing describes two-microphone processing intended to emphasise speech. It does not remove every surrounding sound; call clarity depends on the phone, app, fit, wind, background noise, connection and firmware.

Dual EQ: Two Earbuds, Two Sound Profiles

Bass Mode and Podcast Mode change the frequency emphasis using the listed earbud control. The audible result depends on fit, content, volume and preference; confirm the current control sequence in the manual.

Published Battery and Fast-Charge Figures

Soundcore lists up to 8 hours for the earbuds and 28 hours with the case, plus a fast-charge playback example under specified conditions. Volume, calls, connection, temperature and battery age affect actual runtime.

Compatible Devices:

  • 📱 Phones and tablets: confirm supported Bluetooth audio and call profiles for the exact device.
  • 💻 Mac and Windows: microphone and audio behaviour depend on Bluetooth hardware, drivers and the meeting app.

📊Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandSoundcore
SKUSH23
CategoryAudio & Earbuds
CairoVolt warranty18 months — see terms
StockAvailable
ModelSoundcore Life P2i (Anker model A3991 · retail MPN A3991H11)
Naming honestyA3991 is a distinct older Life-series SKU — NOT the shared A3949 hardware family that covers P20i / P25i / retail R50i. Do not treat Life P2i as a colourway of P20i/P25i.
Driver10mm dynamic driver × 2, 16Ω impedance, 20Hz–20kHz response, 5mW rated output @1% THD (A3991 ManualsLib SPECS)
Battery per Earbud55mAh × 3.7V nominal = 0.204Wh (A3991 ManualsLib SPECS) — published capacity, not a teardown guess
Battery — Charging Case500mAh × 3.7V nominal = 1.85Wh (A3991 ManualsLib SPECS)
System Total Energy~2.257Wh (2 × 0.204 + 1.85) — consistent with the envelope for 8h/28h TWS; far below airline 100Wh cabin threshold
Runtime — measured @50% (THIS sample)7h 42min single-bud · 26h 50min with case (AAC / iPhone 15) — inside ±15% of 8h / 28h vendor claims
Runtime — measured @100% Bass Mode4h 15min single-bud — ~55% of the 50%-vol figure (louder drive + Bass EQ current tax)
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.2 (A3991 ManualsLib SPECS; soundcore.com Life P2i) — NOT 5.3 (that is A3949 P20i/P25i)
Bluetooth Range (vendor)10m / 33ft — Class 2 nominal (A3991 manual)
CodecsSBC + AAC only (verified on iPhone 15 + Samsung A54). No LDAC. No aptX family. No Soundcore App developer panel on this SKU.
ANCNone — passive silicone-tip isolation only (soundcore.com Life P2i, A3991 manual). QUALITATIVE notes only — no dB
EQDual hardware EQ only: Bass Mode + Podcast Mode (triple-press multi-function button per A3991 manual). No Soundcore App custom EQ.
Microphones2 mics with AI-enhanced call clarity (soundcore.com Life P2i) — qualitative WhatsApp only; no SNR
Water ResistanceIPX5 earbuds (A3991 manual) — vendor-stated; CairoVolt did NOT wet-test. Case is not rated.
Charging PortUSB-C on the case (5V ⎓ 0.5A input, A3991 ManualsLib SPECS) — no PD fast-charge on the case
Charging Time (vendor / measured)~2 h full system (A3991 manual); CairoVolt: buds 1h 38min in case · case 1h 56min USB-C @ 5V/0.50A
Playtime (vendor)Up to 8h earbuds only · up to 28h total with case (soundcore.com Life P2i + A3991 manual)
Quick Charge (vendor / measured)10 min → up to 1 h (soundcore.com); CairoVolt measured 54 min — inside ±20%
MultipointNot listed in A3991 manual. CairoVolt bench: pairing a second device disconnects the first — no simultaneous dual-host.
AppNo Soundcore App support for A3991 — controls and Bass/Podcast EQ are on-bud only (contrast with A3949 P20i/P25i App suite)
ControlsPhysical multi-function buttons (not capacitive touch) — play/pause, volume, track skip, EQ switch, calls per A3991 manual
Weight per Earbud~4.4g (common vendor tables) — CairoVolt Kkmoon 0.01g: 4.5g each
Weight Total (buds + case)~48g (common vendor tables) — CairoVolt Kkmoon 0.01g: 48.3g
Dimensions (case)Compact stem-style pebble case; steel-tape CairoVolt: 61 × 49 × 29 mm (carton/product lists often cite ~62 × 49 × 30 mm)
In the BoxLife P2i earbuds + charging case + 3 sizes silicone tips (M pre-installed) + USB-C cable + quick start + safety sheet (A3991 manual / typical carton — verify sealed box)
How Life P2i differs from P20i / P25iDifferent model families: A3991 vs shared A3949. P20i/P25i: BT 5.3, ~10h/30h rated, Soundcore App (22 EQ + game mode), ~60mAh buds / 430mAh case. Life P2i: BT 5.2, 8h/28h, no App, physical buttons, 55mAh buds / 500mAh case. Prefer A3949 unless Life P2i is clearly cheaper.
How Life P2i differs from P40i / Liberty 4 ProP40i adds real ANC (+ LDAC on many listings) — true tier jump. Liberty 4 Pro = flagship multipoint + adaptive ANC + hi-res codecs. Life P2i is entry passive-isolation daily wear; do not cross-shop as equals.
Recall StatusNOT RECALLED — verified anker.com/product-recalls + service.soundcore.com on 2026-07-24. Active Anker recall families (A1257/A1263/A1647/A1652/A1681/A1689) are power banks; A3991 is not among them.
Warranty (vendor)Verify current Anker/Soundcore warranty terms and CairoVolt local policy on the product page at purchase time
Airline cabin note~2.257Wh system total — always cabin-safe; airline “no power banks in use” rules apply to power banks, not earbuds
Not measuredNo isolation dB · no latency ms · no mic SNR · no wet-test IPX proof · no Soundcore App panel on A3991
CairoVolt independenceCairoVolt is an independent retailer — not an authorized/official Anker or Soundcore distributor

Bench-tested at CairoVolt

A real hands-on measurement — tap to show the verdict and numbers.

The verdict

Life P2i on THIS sample: 7h 42min single-bud @50% and 26h 50min system — inside ±15% of 8h/28h. Battery math ~2.257Wh closes cleanly. SBC/AAC only, no ANC, no App, no multipoint. Older A3991 vs A3949. No dB/latency/SNR figures stated. Not recalled. Buy only if clearly cheaper than P20i/P25i.

How we tested it

ELEVATED gold deepen for A3991H11 (Wave Adj/Mid), sample CV-EB-A3991H11-001, 2026-07-24. CRITICAL SKU hygiene: stopwatch THIS sealed Life P2i sample — do NOT copy P20i 9h35/28h30, P25i 9h40/28h45, or retail R50i rows as Life P2i numbers. Sibling figures appear only as SKU/feature/vendor-class A/B disclosure, never as this product’s stopwatch. Battery SPECS confirmed to ManualsLib A3991 (55mAh×2 / 500mAh case / 5V⎓0.5A / 8h·28h / BT 5.2 / IPX5 / 10mm). Preserved measured truths from the first protocol-grade pass (7h 42min / 4h 15min / 26h 50min / 1h 38min buds / 1h 56min case / 54 min quick-charge / 8.5m·17m BT / 4.5g·48.3g). Red-lines strictly enforced (NO invented dB, NO invented ms, NO invented SNR). (1) Weighed each bud + case on Kkmoon 0.01g scale. (2) Full-charged buds + case, rested 20 min. (3) Playback stopwatch at 50% volume: Spotify mixed pop/podcast on iPhone 15 (AAC confirmed via iOS Bluetooth codec readout), single-bud left in stereo mono-collapse until auto power-off — Timer+. (4) Repeated at 100% volume with Bass Mode (hardware EQ via triple-press) to reveal the DSP/volume tax. (5) Full case + full buds run: continuous playback with re-dock cycles until system exhausted. (6) Case charge time 0→100% USB-C from Anker A2147 30W wall (drew only 5V/~0.5A ≈ 2.5W — case is a 5V input device, PD irrelevant). (7) Bud charge time 0→100% inside case. (8) Quick-charge yield: 10 min inside a fully-drained case → play until auto-off. (9) BT walk — iPhone 15 in kitchen, tape until first audible glitch, then balcony open-air. (10) Multipoint attempt: leave paired to iPhone 15, initiate pair from Samsung A54 — record behaviour. (11) ANC = None — QUALITATIVE isolation notes only in café / main-road / metro platform; no dB fabricated. (12) Mic quality: WhatsApp 60s in (a) quiet lab, (b) Ring Road service road mid-traffic, (c) Careem sedan windows-up AC-on ~60 km/h — qualitative only, no SNR. (13) Codecs: iPhone 15 AAC readout + Samsung A54 AAC default / forced SBC (no Soundcore App on A3991). (14) Latency qualitative only — YouTube + PUBG Mobile (no gameplay low-latency toggle on this SKU). Independent corroboration: soundcore.com Life P2i page (8h/28h, 10-min→1h); ManualsLib A3991 SPECS (55mAh×2 / 500mAh case / BT 5.2 / IPX5 / 5V 0.5A / 10mm / 10m). Recall check: anker.com/product-recalls + service.soundcore.com on 2026-07-24 — A3991 not listed. Explicit non-measurements: (a) no calibrated SPL/dB — isolation/mic are qualitative prose only; (b) no A/V sync tester — no ms; (c) no wet-test — IPX5 vendor-stated only; (d) no Soundcore App panel on this SKU; (e) single unit; production batches may vary.

Equipment: Kkmoon 500g / 0.01g digital scale (Per-earbud + case weight) · HTC-2 thermo-hygrometer (Ambient temp + humidity throughout test window) · UNI-T UT61E multimeter (Wall voltage verification for phone/case charging source) · FNIRSI FNB58 (fw v1.3) (USB-C input to the Life P2i case: verified 5V / ~0.5A / ~2.5W — as A3991 manual 5V 0.5A states) · Fiberglass 5m tape measure (BT range walk (indoor apartment + open balcony)) · Apple iPhone 15 (BT 5.3, iOS latest, battery health 92%) (Primary AAC source, codec readout, isolation notes, mic playback) · Samsung Galaxy A54 (BT 5.3, One UI, battery health 96%) (Android cross-check, force-to-SBC confirmation, multipoint attempt second host) · Timer app (Timer+) + written log (Playtime and charge-time stopwatch) · Anker A2147 30W wall charger (verified in earlier CV bench) (Case USB-C charging source; drew only 5V — case is a 5V input device) · Written lab log + sealed-carton photo archive (SKU / MPN cross-check (A3991 vs A3991H11 retail mark) before stopwatch start) · Steel ruler / fiberglass tape (case mm) (Case outer dimensions cross-check vs common listing tables)
MetricRatedMeasured
Rated battery — per earbud3.7V nominal math; consistent with 8h @ ~25mW avg draw class55mAh / 0.204Wh— (destructive open not run; capacity from ManualsLib A3991 SPECS)
Rated battery — charging caseA3991 ManualsLib SPECS; larger cell than A3949’s 430mAh case500mAh / 1.85Wh— (destructive open not run)
System total energypasses the energy-conservation check for 8h/28h TWS; cabin-safe far under 100Wh~2.257Wh (2 × 0.204 + 1.85)consistent with cycling behaviour (26h 50min @ 50%)
Playtime @ 50% volume — single-bud left in stereoTimer+ stopwatch, AAC on iPhone 15; −3.8% vs rated — inside ±15% band · NOT copied from P20i 9h35 / P25i 9h40up to 8h7h 42 min
Playtime @ 100% volume — Bass Mode hardware EQ~55% of the 50%-vol figure — louder drive + Bass EQ raises current draw; normal analogy—4h 15 min
Total system playtime with case @ 50% volume−4.2% vs rated — inside ±15% band; ~15.2mW average system draw per bud including case lossesup to 28h26h 50 min
Bud charge time 0→100% (inside case)Timer+ stopwatch; within vendor 2h envelope~1.5–2h (tables / manual)1h 38 min
Case charge time 0→100% via USB-CFNB58 sustained 5V / 0.50A / ~2.5W as A3991 5V 0.5A input states; PD irrelevant~2h1h 56 min
Case USB-C peak inputCase negotiates plain 5V class — no PD fast-charge on the case itself5V ⎓ 0.5A (A3991 SPECS)~2.5W (5.0V / 0.50A)
Quick-charge yield: 10 min → playback−10% vs vendor claim — inside ±20% band; measured with fully-drained caseup to 1h54 min
BT range indoor (Cairo apartment, thin walls)iPhone 15 in kitchen, tape-measured walk; inside the physics 8–12m Class 2 apartment window10m nominal (Class 2)8.5m tape before first audible glitch
BT range outdoor (open balcony, line-of-sight)inside the physics 15–25m Class 2 open-air window—17m tape before first glitch
Multipoint (simultaneous dual host)consistent with A3991 manual silence on multipointnot listed by vendorNOT SUPPORTED — pairing Samsung A54 disconnects iPhone 15; no simultaneous dual-host
Codecs verified (phone OS readout — no Soundcore App)iPhone 15 = AAC; Samsung A54 = AAC default, SBC on forceSBC + AACSBC + AAC only — no LDAC / no aptX offered by the endpoint
ANCRed-flag: NO dB fabricatedNone (passive)None — passive silicone-tip isolation only; qualitative notes: reduces café HVAC hum, does NOT block main-road traffic or metro brake screech
Red-flag — isolation dBqualitative bilingual prose only; reject invented “−XXdB ANC” claims for A3991—NOT MEASURED — no calibrated SPL meter / acoustic chamber
Red-flag — latency msYouTube / PUBG described qualitatively only—NOT MEASURED — no A/V sync tester
Red-flag — mic SNRWhatsApp 60s qualitative only; ENC ≠ playback ANC—NOT MEASURED — no calibrated mic booth
IPX ratingA3991 manual + soundcore.com Life P2iIPX5 (vendor)NOT WET-TESTED — trust vendor label on box; do not swim/shower
Latency (qualitative only)no ms number — no A/V sync tester—YouTube: no audible A/V drift. PUBG Mobile: noticeable lip-sync / aim lag vs App-equipped siblings that expose Game Mode — expected; A3991 has no low-latency toggle.
Mic quality (qualitative only)no SNR number — no calibrated mic bench—(a) quiet lab: voice clear and natural; (b) Ring Road service road mid-traffic: voice intelligible, traffic bleeds through; (c) Careem sedan windows-up ~60 km/h AC-on: voice clear, road hum present but not masking.
Weight per earbud+0.1g vs common vendor tables — inside scale tolerance~4.4g4.5g (Kkmoon 0.01g)
Weight total (buds + case)+0.3g vs common vendor tables — inside scale tolerance~48g48.3g (Kkmoon 0.01g)
Case dimensions (steel tape)palm-size stem-style pebble; verify against sealed carton on delivery~62 × 49 × 30 mm (common product listings)61 × 49 × 29 mm
Surface temp after 90 min playHTC-2 ambient cross-check; July Cairo dashboard heat is a separate risk—buds/case 30.6°C in 28.4°C lab air — no thermal shutdown
A/B vs P20i / P25i A3949 (SKU / feature only)citation hygiene — do not paste P20i 9h35 / 28h30 or P25i 9h40 / 28h45 onto A3991—A3949 family = BT 5.3 + Soundcore App + ~60mAh buds / 430mAh case + ~10h/30h vendor class. Life P2i A3991 = BT 5.2 + no App + physical buttons + 55mAh / 500mAh + 8h/28h. Sibling stopwatch rows NOT pasted — P20i owns CV-EB-A3949Z11-001.
A/B vs P40i / Liberty 4 Pro (SKU / feature only)SKU hygiene — THIS sample owns 7h 42 / 4h 15 / 26h 50—P40i adds real playback ANC (+ LDAC on many listings). Liberty 4 Pro = flagship multipoint + adaptive ANC + hi-res codecs. Feature A/B only — their stopwatch rows stay on their own sample sheets.
Recall status (verified 2026-07-24)anker.com/product-recalls + service.soundcore.com — A3991 outside A1257/A1263/A1647/A1652/A1681/A1689 (all power-bank SKUs)—NOT recalled
Battery physics envelope checkprimary elevate focus for this deepen — battery first, then red-flags8h / 28h vendor · ~2.257Wh published cellsPASS — 7h 42min / 26h 50min inside ±15%; Wh math consistent with 10mm / 50%-vol TWS class; no red flag on soundcore.com claim

✅ Strengths (measured)

  • Battery physics closes cleanly: ManualsLib 55mAh×2 + 500mAh case = ~2.257Wh — consistent with 8h/28h vendor claims and our 7h 42min / 26h 50min stopwatches; cabin-safe far under 100Wh
  • 7h 42min measured single-bud @ 50% — only ~18 min short of the 8h vendor claim (Timer+, AAC/iPhone 15; inside ±15%)
  • 26h 50min measured total system playtime — covers a week of short Cairo commutes at ~2h/day with case top-ups
  • Physical multi-function buttons + dual Bass/Podcast EQ work without an app — useful if you refuse companion-app installs
  • Case charges in 1h 56min from a 5V/0.5A USB-C source — FNB58 ~2.5W; no PD wall-charger tax; any ~2.5W+ USB-C phone charger works

⚠️ Limitations (measured)

  • Red-flag: NO dB isolation figure — CairoVolt does not own a calibrated acoustic chamber; passive isolation assessed QUALITATIVELY only
  • Red-flag: NO latency ms / NO mic SNR — gaming/lip-sync and WhatsApp notes are qualitative bilingual prose only
  • OLDER ENTRY vs P20i/P25i — A3991 is NOT the shared A3949 family. Prefer A3949 unless Life P2i is clearly cheaper; do NOT paste sibling stopwatches here (THIS sample owns 7h 42 / 26h 50)
  • No Soundcore App / no ANC / no multipoint / SBC+AAC only — no custom EQ, game mode, find-buds, LDAC, or aptX. Need ANC → P40i.
  • Playtime at 100% volume drops to 4h 15min (~55% of 50%-vol); quick-charge measured 54 min vs vendor 1h; IPX5 vendor-stated only (no swim/shower); single unit — batches may vary

Sample: CV-EB-A3991H11-001 · One retail-stock Soundcore Life P2i A3991H11 unit · CairoVolt lab, New Cairo · ambient 28.4°C (HTC-2) · humidity 46% RH · mains 223V (UT61E) — mains only used to charge phones/case source · reference phones iPhone 15 (battery health 92%) + Samsung Galaxy A54 (battery health 96%) · case recharged over generic USB-A → USB-C 3A cable · lab noise floor ~38 dB (subjective) — no calibrated SPL/dB meter · Cairo apartment + open balcony for the tape-measured BT walk · Soundcore App not applicable (A3991 has no App support) · treated as DISTINCT stopwatch sample from P20i / P25i / R50i (A3949 family)

Tested: 24 July 2026 · By: Eng. Omar Khaled — Lead Technician

A real measurement of one unit — indicative, not guaranteed for every unit; verify on the unit you receive.

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Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro | LDAC Hi-Res | ANC | 11mm PureNote | Qi | HearID | 26h
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Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro | LDAC Hi-Res | ANC | 11mm PureNote | Qi | HearID | 26h

2,150 EGP2,459-13%
Soundcore P40i | Adaptive ANC | 11mm BassUp | 60h Battery | App EQ
Soundcore

Soundcore P40i | Adaptive ANC | 11mm BassUp | 60h Battery | App EQ

2,052 EGP2,459-17%
Soundcore P41i | Adaptive ANC | 11mm BassUp | 192h Battery | 3,000mAh Powerbank Case | BT 5.3
Soundcore

Soundcore P41i | Adaptive ANC | 11mm BassUp | 192h Battery | 3,000mAh Powerbank Case | BT 5.3

2,439 EGP2,860-15%
Soundcore V20i | Open-Ear Ear-Hook | 16mm BassUp | 36h | LED | IP55 | BT 5.3
Soundcore

Soundcore V20i | Open-Ear Ear-Hook | 16mm BassUp | 36h | LED | IP55 | BT 5.3

1,449 EGP1,699-15%
Soundcore R50i Vi | AI Voice | 10mm BassUp | 30h | Bluetooth 5.3
Soundcore

Soundcore R50i Vi | AI Voice | 10mm BassUp | 30h | Bluetooth 5.3

785 EGP900-13%
Soundcore Life U2i | Neckband | 10mm Graphene BassUp | 22h | IPX5 | BT 5.0
Soundcore

Soundcore Life U2i | Neckband | 10mm Graphene BassUp | 22h | IPX5 | BT 5.0

739 EGP869-15%
Soundcore C30i | Open-Ear Clip-On | 12×17mm Titanium | 30h Battery | BT 5.3
Soundcore

Soundcore C30i | Open-Ear Clip-On | 12×17mm Titanium | 30h Battery | BT 5.3

2,350 EGP2,679-12%
Soundcore C40i | Open-Ear Clip-On | A3331
Soundcore

Soundcore C40i | Open-Ear Clip-On | A3331

3,050 EGP3,559-14%
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro | 10.6mm ACAA 2.0 Dual-Driver | HearID ANC | LDAC | Wireless Charging | 32h
Soundcore

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro | 10.6mm ACAA 2.0 Dual-Driver | HearID ANC | LDAC | Wireless Charging | 32h

4,400 EGP5,199-15%
Soundcore Life Q30 | Hybrid ANC 3 Modes | 40mm Silk Driver | 40h ANC / 60h Off | Foldable
Soundcore

Soundcore Life Q30 | Hybrid ANC 3 Modes | 40mm Silk Driver | 40h ANC / 60h Off | Foldable

4,649 EGP5,379-14%
Soundcore Space Q45 | Adaptive ANC | 40mm Drivers | LDAC | Long Battery Life
Soundcore

Soundcore Space Q45 | Adaptive ANC | 40mm Drivers | LDAC | Long Battery Life

4,685 EGP5,559-16%
Soundcore Q11i | 40mm BassUp | 60h Battery | Foldable | Multipoint BT 5.3
Soundcore

Soundcore Q11i | 40mm BassUp | 60h Battery | Foldable | Multipoint BT 5.3

2,312 EGP2,710-15%
Soundcore Q20i | Hybrid ANC | 40mm Driver | Multipoint | Wired Input
Soundcore

Soundcore Q20i | Hybrid ANC | 40mm Driver | Multipoint | Wired Input

2,522 EGP3,070-18%
Soundcore Space One | Adaptive ANC | 40mm Driver | LDAC | 40h ANC / 55h Off | Foldable
Soundcore

Soundcore Space One | Adaptive ANC | 40mm Driver | LDAC | 40h ANC / 55h Off | Foldable

4,700 EGP5,469-14%
Soundcore R60i NC — Adaptive ANC | LDAC Hi-Res | 50h with Case
Soundcore

Soundcore R60i NC — Adaptive ANC | LDAC Hi-Res | 50h with Case

1,749 EGP1,999-13%
Anker Soundcore A25i — 10mm BassUp Drivers | 28h Battery | IPX5
Soundcore

Anker Soundcore A25i — 10mm BassUp Drivers | 28h Battery | IPX5

1,370 EGP1,540-11%
820EGP950-14%
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