Anker appears to be prepping another budget-friendly set of wireless earbuds under its Soundcore label. Dubbed the Soundcore P31i, the buds have surfaced via AnkerInsider with a spec sheet that, if accurate, could undercut rivals by offering high-res audio and active noise cancellation at just $50 in the US “later this year.”
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Leak points to an imminent launch
The P31i hasn’t been officially announced, but AnkerInsider claims to have early details and a product number: D1202. Nothing in the report raises immediate red flags, and the timeline suggests an announcement before ythe ear’s end. Anker is pictured using a symbolic image of the Soundcore P40i, indicating the P31i will sit in the same design family.
Feature set stands out at this price
The headline addition is LDAC support, enabling high-resolution wireless audio streaming at up to 990 kbps—rare at this price point. The leak also lists:
- Active noise cancellation with a transparency mode
- Google Fast Pair for quick setup on Android
- Multipoint connectivity for two devices at once
- 11 mm drivers
- An “AI assistant” feature, plus live translation in up to 100 languages
- Bluetooth “6.1” as stated in the leak
- Touch controls for media and calls
Battery life and durability
Battery life is quoted at up to 10 hours per charge, or around 8 hours with ANC enabled. With top-ups from the charging case (ANC off), total runtime reportedly stretches to as much as 50 hours.
The earbuds themselves carry an IP55 rating, offering protection against dust and splashes—good enough for workouts and commutes.
Price and availability
According to the report, the Soundcore P31i are slated to launch in the US “later this year” at $50. That would position them aggressively against popular budget ANC earbuds, especially given the inclusion of LDAC and multipoint.
source: AnkerInsider on X
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