Soundcore P31i
Shure SE215-K-E
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
Shure SE215-K-E
The Shure SE215 in-ear monitors are widely praised for their excellent sound isolation, comfortable fit, and accurate sound quality, making them a top choice for musicians and commuters alike. Many reviewers highlight their value for money, noting they outperform more expensive models. However, some users find the bass lacking or the fit challenging, and a few report issues with the cable or sound cutting out.
Pros
- Excellent sound isolation
- Comfortable fit
- Accurate sound quality
- Great value for money
- Durable build
Cons
- Bass lacking for some
- Fit can be challenging
- Cable issues
- Sound cutting out
- Not for bass-heavy listeners
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Shure SE215-K-E | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.13 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9.199999809265137 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 17 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0★ |
| 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 | 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 | IPX4 |
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
Shure SE215-K-E
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong sound (74th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 6.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 35 specs.
