Soundcore P31i
Yeabomy AK6
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
Yeabomy AK6
These budget IEMs deliver impressive bass and clear sound for the price, with many users praising their comfort and fit for gaming and music. However, durability is a concern as a few units failed within weeks, and the microphone quality is inconsistent with reports of echo or non-functioning mics. Overall, they offer good value for casual use but may not satisfy audiophiles or those needing reliable build quality.
Pros
- Great bass and clear sound
- Comfortable fit for long use
- Good value for the price
- Versatile for gaming and music
- Decent sound isolation
Cons
- Inconsistent microphone quality
- Durability issues (some units fail quickly)
- Background static noise on some devices
- One earbud louder than the other reported
- No volume control on some units
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Yeabomy AK6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Wired Gaming Earbuds, Ak3file in Ear Monitors, Deep Bass Sound Wired Earbuds, HiFi in Ear Headphones with 1DD 10mm Dynamic Driver, IEM for Music Gaming Video Calling (Black) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| 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★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| 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
Yeabomy AK6
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong sound (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Yeabomy AK6 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 34 specs.
