Soundcore P31i
Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120PPK
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-HJE120PPK
Overall, users are very satisfied with these Panasonic earbuds, praising their excellent sound quality, comfort, and durability for the price. A few negative reviews mention inconsistent quality between batches and a fragile cable, but the majority find them a great value.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Great value for money
- Comfortable for long wear
- Surprisingly deep bass
- Good noise isolation
Cons
- Inconsistent quality between batches
- Fragile thin cable
- Cable length may be short for some setups
- Bass slightly low for some users
- Sound volume lower than some competitors
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120PPK | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 12 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 23 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 96 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Panasonic ErgoFit Wired Earbuds, 3.5mm Jack Wired Headphones with Dynamic Crystal-Clear Sound and Ultra Soft Ergonomic Custom-Fit Earpieces (S/M/L), for Phones and Laptops, RP-HJE120-K (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★ | — |
| 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-HJE120PPK
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120PPK offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 35 specs.
