Soundcore P31i
Skullcandy Sesh ANC S2SAW-S749
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
Skullcandy Sesh ANC S2SAW-S749
Users praise the strong bass and comfortable fit of these Skullcandy earbuds, with several noting they are the best they have tried in years. The companion app enhances the experience significantly. However, some users report issues like one earbud not charging without wiggling, audio cutting out, and a need for better eartips, though Skullcandy's warranty replacement is appreciated. Overall, they are seen as a good value for various activities, with decent water resistance.
Pros
- Powerful bass
- Comfortable fit
- Great companion app
- Good water resistance
- Decent battery life
Cons
- Charging issues with one earbud
- Audio cutouts
- Need for better eartips
- Old design
- Mandatory extra warranty
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Skullcandy Sesh ANC S2SAW-S749 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 99 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 99 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Skullcandy Sesh ANC Active Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Noise Cancelling, Customizable Sound, 48 Hrs Battery, Stable Fit, Sweat and Waterproof, Microphone for iPhone Android - Black/Orange |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adjustable |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 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★ | 48 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Personal Sound by Mimi |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | soundcore | Skullcandy |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP67 |
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
Skullcandy Sesh ANC S2SAW-S749
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
