Soundcore P31i
Shokz OpenFit
What Buyers Say
Soundcore P31i
The Soundcore P31i earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, effective active noise cancellation, and impressive battery life, all at a very affordable price. Users highlight the companion app's powerful EQ and adaptive ANC features, though a few note fit issues with the ear tips. Overall, they are seen as a fantastic value, often compared favorably to much more expensive competitors like AirPods.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Powerful companion app with EQ
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
Cons
- Ear tips may not fit all ear shapes
- Case is larger than previous models
- App requires data collection
- Translation feature is tricky
Shokz OpenFit
The SHOKZ OpenFit earbuds receive mixed feedback. Users praise the comfortable open-ear design, clear sound, and lightweight feel, but many report issues with fit, especially for small ears or during running, and one earbud breaking or disconnecting. The lack of noise cancellation is noted as a downside, though some appreciate the awareness of surroundings.
Pros
- Comfortable open-ear design
- Clear sound quality
- Lightweight and easy to wear
- Good for casual workouts
- Long battery life
Cons
- Loose fit for small ears
- One earbud broke
- Left earpiece disconnects randomly
- Not sweat-resistant for running
- No noise cancellation
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Shokz OpenFit | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 18 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 50 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 16 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 95 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 58 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Shokz |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Shokz |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore P31i
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Shokz OpenFit
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 7.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
