It’s no secret that our thirst for wireless audio often outpaces our devices’ battery life. Between one meeting and the next, or that red-eye flight when you’re binging podcasts, nothing spells “low battery panic” like seeing your earbuds die mid-stream. Enter Anker’s Soundcore P41i: a set of earphones whose charging case doubles as a pocket-sized power bank. Launched just this week, the P41i sets out to tackle both audio and charging woes with one slick package. In the UK, the package retails for £89.99 (~ $121), and while it hasn’t yet appeared on Soundcore’s U.S. storefront, previous regional rollouts suggest it won’t be long before these show up stateside.

From the moment you glimpse that 3,000mAh charging case, it’s clear that Anker is aiming at battery anxiety head-on. To put context around that number: Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 charging case packs only a 523mAh cell, meaning the P41i’s case is nearly six times bigger. Rather than simply juicing up the buds, the case can fill up your phone—Anker claims you can bump an iPhone 16 Pro to roughly 50 percent or give a Galaxy S24 about a 45 percent boost. For frequent travelers or those perpetually scanning for a spare outlet, that difference can mean the world. And yes, if you’re wondering whether lugging yet another battery around is worth it, the P41i’s case itself is so compact and thoughtfully designed (it even doubles as a phone stand) that it barely registers as extra bulk.

At first glance, the P41i’s case looks like any glossy charging pod. But peer closer, and you’ll spot a crisp status screen on the front that displays battery levels for both earbuds and case, Bluetooth connectivity status, and when it’s actively charging another device. Beneath the sleek exterior is a robust 3,000mAh battery—far beefier than what you’d find in competing buds. Even more clever: Anker built a USB-C cable into the hinge, which doubles as a wrist strap when you’re on the move. There’s also a Lightning adapter tucked inside for older iPhones and iPads, making it a one-stop solution for nearly all modern devices. If you’re on a long train ride or perched poolside and your phone hits critical, you can plug in without rummaging through your bag for cables.

The earbuds themselves deliver a solid 10–12 hours of playtime with active noise cancellation off; turn ANC on, and you still get a respectable 8–10 hours. But here’s where it gets wild: slot them back into the case, and you unlock up to 192 hours of total playback. That’s over a week of continuous streaming on a single case charge, or with more typical daily usage, the case itself probably won’t need recharging for an entire month. Many of us leave our desk charger at home or forget our power banks, but with a fully topped-up P41i case, you could quite literally forget about all that for days. For business travelers hopping across time zones or parents trying to stay entertained on a road trip, running out of juice becomes a rare event rather than an inevitability.

The P41i buds marry solid audio chops with convenience. Each bud houses an 11mm composite driver, paired with Soundcore’s proprietary BassUp technology. If you’re craving that extra thump for hip-hop or EDM, BassUp dynamically boosts low frequencies in real time. Noise cancellation leans on six microphones spread across both earbuds, delivering adaptive ANC that can sense your environment and tweak itself accordingly. Through the Soundcore app, you can dial in how much ambient noise leaks through—perfect for when you want to stay aware of nearby announcements at the airport. Plus, AI-driven noise reduction during calls promises crisper conversations by blocking out traffic, chatter, or the hum of an airplane cabin.

On the wireless front, these buds use Bluetooth 5.3, which means lower latency, better range, and more stable connections compared to older standards. Multi-point pairing lets you stay linked to both a laptop and a phone simultaneously; imagine listening to a Spotify playlist on your phone, then instantly picking up an audio pick-up request from your laptop without having to switch manually. Physical resilience is covered with an IPX5 water resistance rating—fine for sweat sessions or a sudden drizzle, but definitely not built for poolside plunge-offs. If you’re clumsy or caught in light rain, the P41i won’t skip a beat.

Visually, the P41i’s silhouette nods to Apple’s familiar stem design but leans on matte finishes and subtle Soundcore branding. The stems angle gently downward, cradling the ear canal without digging into it—a boon for marathon listening, be that on a multi-hour flight or around-the-clock podcast binge. Each bud weighs a featherlight 4.5 grams, so even if you’re prone to ear fatigue, these manage to stay comfortable over extended sessions. Tips come in multiple sizes out of the box, ensuring you can find a snug, noise-isolating fit. And despite their modest price point, the build doesn’t feel cheap: subtle LED indicators, consistent magnetic alignment in the case, and a satisfying click when sealing up the lid all speak of careful engineering rather than corner-cutting.

Let’s be real: a bunch of wireless buds can sell you on sound quality or ANC performance. But the P41i’s secret weapon is its case. Compare that with Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 case, which at 523mAh can only recharge the buds a couple of times and offers no extra juice for your phone. Samsung’s Galaxy Buds2 Pro case, at around 515mAh, similarly falls short if you ever need to top up a dying phone. Midrange rivals might toss in wireless charging or slightly better ANC, but none deliver enough backup power to seriously extend your phone’s battery life. So, if “all-day audio” really means “all-week audio + phone charging on the go,” the P41i carves out its own niche.

At £89.99 in the UK (approximately $121 USD), the P41i lands in a sweet spot for feature-packed earbuds without dipping too far into premium pricing. While exact North American availability dates are still under wraps, most Anker rollouts follow a UK debut by just a few weeks, so keep an eye out for an official U.S. launch imminently.

If you’ve ever watched your earbuds’ battery dip perilously low mid-flight, or spent more time hunting wall sockets than listening to music, the Soundcore P41i feels like a breath of fresh air. It doesn’t reinvent audio entirely—there are more audiophile-focused options out there—but for anyone prioritizing long stretches of uninterrupted playback and emergency phone charging, it’s a compelling all-in-one. From long-haul travelers to parents juggling every gadget imaginable, the P41i case’s 3,000mAh reserve and smart design make it more than just earbuds—it’s a mini power solution you wear in your pocket. For that alone, this set could be the next must-have gadget in your daily carry.