Soundcore P31i
Google Wired
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
Google Wired
These wired USB-C earbuds are praised for their comfort, secure fit, and solid sound quality, especially for the price. Users highlight the excellent microphone for calls and the convenience of inline controls. While some note the bass isn't pounding and durability can be an issue over years, the overall value and reliability make them a favorite for daily use.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for long wear
- Excellent microphone for calls
- Great value for the price
- Secure fit under helmets
- Inline controls work well
Cons
- Bass lacks punch
- Durability issues over years
- Sound slightly muffled vs Apple
- Only available in white cord
- Right ear buzzing over time
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Google Wired | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.11 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Google Earbuds Wired Headset USB-C, Comfortable Fit, Inline Controls, Compatible with Type-C Phones - White (Retail) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| 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 | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
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
Google Wired
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
Google Wired
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 34 specs.
