Soundcore P31i
Xmenha AK57
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
Xmenha AK57
These earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users love the comfort, sound quality, and battery life, finding them great for sleeping or concealed use. However, some complain about poor fit for small ears, discomfort after an hour, and a case that doesn't hold the buds securely. Overall, they are a good value for those who find them comfortable, but fit issues are a dealbreaker for others.
Pros
- Comfortable for sleeping
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life (4 hours per bud)
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
- Low battery voice alert
Cons
- Poor fit for small ears
- Uncomfortable after 1 hour
- Case doesn't hold buds securely
- Larger than described
- Poor sound quality for some
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Xmenha AK57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | In-Ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | l |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.09 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | balanced armature |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Lightweight, Sports & Exercise, Universal Phone Control, Water Resistant |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Waterproof |
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
Xmenha AK57
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
Xmenha AK57
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 35 specs.
