Soundcore P31i
Shokz OpenDots ONE
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 OpenDots ONE
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Shokz OpenDots One, praising the sound quality, comfort, and battery life. A few note discomfort or issues with ear piercings, and one mentions poor performance in noisy environments. Overall, they are highly recommended for workouts and office use.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Easy to use
- Stylish colors
Cons
- Uncomfortable for some users
- Issues with ear piercings
- Poor performance in noisy environments
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Shokz OpenDots ONE | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 100 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 97.5 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | — | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Shokz App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore P31i
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Shokz OpenDots ONE
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
Shokz OpenDots ONE
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 38 specs.
