The Anker Soundcore P25i/P20i True Wireless are budget-friendly wireless buds. At this price point, it's surprising to see headphones with companion app support; their app offers many EQ presets so you can find the right sound for your tastes. They also have a Game Mode, which helps lower latency for streaming video and gaming. While you won't find extras like multi-device or quick pairing, these buds have a solid price-to-performance ratio worth considering if you're keeping your expenses low. Keep in mind that their name alternates between P20i and P25i, depending on the retailer, though. Both models are otherwise the same.
Our Verdict
The Anker P20i are good for sports and fitness. These buds have a comfortable, stable in-ear fit. They're also rated IPX5 for resistance against direct water contact, so you can wear them during runs in the rain. Their lightweight, portable design makes it easy to take them with you on the go.
- Comfortable and stable fit.
- Certified IPX5 for water resistance.
Better at reducing out mid to treble range noise.
- Struggles to block out bass range noise.
- No volume controls by default.
The Anker P20i are decent for travel. These comfortable buds are small and lightweight, so you can easily pocket them in your coat or bag when you're on the move. While they don't have noise cancelling, and struggle to block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines, they're still able to passively isolate you from passenger chit-chat. They also last nine hours continuously, and their carrying case holds an extra two charges if you need them.
- Comfortable and stable fit.
Better at reducing out mid to treble range noise.
- Struggles to block out bass range noise.
- No volume controls by default.
The Anker P20i are fair for office use. These buds have nine hours of continuous battery life, so they can last through long days at your desk. If you need to top them up, their carrying case holds an additional two charges. They also have a comfortable fit and can passively block out chatty coworkers and the hum of computer fans well. That said, they don't support multi-device pairing, so you can only stay connected to one device at a time.
- EQ presets available in companion app.
- Comfortable and stable fit.
Better at reducing out mid to treble range noise.
- Struggles to block out bass range noise.
- No volume controls by default.
- No multi-device pairing.
The Anker P20i are Bluetooth earbuds. They rely on their Game Mode to help lower their latency on PCs. While their latency isn't quite as good as dedicated gaming headphones, this mode ensures your audio and visuals stay in sync during casual gaming.
The Anker P25i are wireless earbuds and can't be used wired.
The Anker P20i have okay audio reproduction accuracy. Out of the box, they have a bassy sound that delivers intense thump, punch, and warmth. While it doesn't drown out vocals and instruments, a dip in the low-treble hurts their clarity. On the upside, the left and right drivers are decently well-matched, so objects are placed correctly in the stereo field. They also have low harmonic distortion at typical and elevated levels, so you won't notice any audible coloration. They lack a graphic EQ like other Anker headphones, but their companion app offers a lot of EQ presets to help you fine-tune their sound.
The Anker P20i have sub-par noise isolation. They don't have noise cancelling (ANC) and so can only block out sounds passively. As a result, they struggle to cut down on the rumbles of train engines and only slightly reduce the ambient sounds of an office. On the plus side, these buds leak very little audio, so people around you won't hear your audio, even if you listen at louder levels.
The Anker P20i have a decent mic. It makes your voice sound clear if a little thin, but it doesn't do a good job separating your voice from the noise around you.
The frequency response consistency of the Anker P20i is alright. Unless you take the time to get a good fit, you may notice some differences in amplitude between the left and right buds.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Mar 12, 2026:
This review has been updated to Test Bench 2.1, which removes the Group Delay test, and rebalances scoring for the Harmonic Distortion test and Audio Reproduction Accuracy performance usage. For more details, consult our full changelog.
- Updated Mar 12, 2026: This review has been updated to Test Bench 2.1, which removes the Group Delay test, and rebalances scoring for the Harmonic Distortion test and Audio Reproduction Accuracy performance usage. For more details, consult our full changelog.
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Updated Nov 28, 2025:
This review has been updated to Test Bench 2.0, which adds the following tests: Stereo Mismatch, Group Delay, Cumulative Spectral Decay, PRTF, Harmonic Distortion, and Electrical Aspects. We've added new performance usages and updated the text throughout the Sound tests and side-by-sides.
- Updated Nov 25, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1, which features minor updates to our sound tests.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Anker P25i come in one color variant: 'Black,' and you can see our model's label here. It's worth noting that these buds have a different name, depending on the retailer. Anker calls these buds the P20i, but if you're shopping via Best Buy, for example, they're called the P25i. According to Soundcore, there's no difference between these two models other than their names.
If you come across another variant of these headphones, please let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
Popular Headphones Comparisons
The Anker P20i are wallet-friendly buds with a couple of surprising features that you don't often find at this price point. Compared to the similar JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless, they have a companion app that offers a lot of EQ presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. They also have a Game Mode to help lower latency within good levels. That said, they struggle to block out background noise and lack a power-saving feature to help conserve battery life when not in use.
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The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless have the edge over the Anker Soundcore P25i. While both buds are well-built, the JBL have a more balanced sound profile, which some users may prefer, and have a better overall battery performance. Their companion app also offers a parametric EQ, so you can really fine-tune their sound to your liking. That said, the Anker are more comfortable.
The JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless and the Anker Soundcore P25i are similar budget-friendly earbuds with slight differences. Although both buds are well-built and have similarly fair battery performances, the JLab are able to block out more ambient sound. Conversely, the Anker are more comfortable and have companion app support, which offers a lot more EQ presets than what the JLab have built-in.
The Skullcandy Dime 3 True Wireless are better budget-friendly buds than the Anker Soundcore P25i if you want a flatter sound. While both buds are well-built, the Skullcandy have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer; they can block out more background noise and support multi-device pairing. However, the Anker are more comfortable and have many more EQ presets to help you adjust their sound. Their integrated mic offers a significantly better overall performance, too.
The Anker Soundcore P25i are slightly more stripped down than the Anker Soundcore P40i. The P25i lack active noise cancelling and only use the passive isolation provided by their ear tips and fit. They both use the same app with an equalizer and low latency 'Game Mode.' They also share the same IPX5 rating against water splashes with similar continuous-use battery performance. However, the P40i have ANC, which makes them much more performant when dealing with background noise. The P40i also support multi-device pairing, and their case stores four charges versus the P25i's two charges. Still, the choice likely depends on whether you want noise cancelling and your budget.
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