Soundcore P31i
Panasonic Ergofit RP-TCM125-W
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
Panasonic Ergofit RP-TCM125-W
Customers are overwhelmingly positive about these Panasonic earbuds, praising their excellent sound quality for the price. The comfortable fit with multiple tip sizes and color options are also frequently mentioned as strong points. A recurring minor concern is compatibility with newer smartphones that lack a headphone jack, but the overall value is considered outstanding.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Color options available
- Good build quality for the price
Cons
- Adapter may be needed for newer smartphones
- No inline controls or microphone
- Basic design may not appeal to all
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Panasonic Ergofit RP-TCM125-W | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | small, medium, large |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 24 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 97 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Panasonic ErgoFit Wired Earbuds With Microphone, 3.5mm Jack In-Ear Headphones Corded, Wired Headphones With Microphone & Controller, Custom-Fit Earpieces, for Phones & Laptops, RP-TCM125-K (Black) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | 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
Panasonic Ergofit RP-TCM125-W
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 36 specs.
