Soundcore P31i
SureTech S1
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
SureTech S1
These earbuds offer a unique touchscreen case with controls and an AI translation app, but opinions are sharply divided. Some users love the sound quality, features, and value, while others report defects like only one earbud working or find the translation feature inaccessible without a proper app store listing. The build quality of the case feels cheap to some, and the app setup via QR code raises security concerns.
Pros
- Touchscreen case controls
- AI translation feature
- Good sound quality for price
- Equalizer presets on case
- Responsive touch controls
Cons
- Only left earbud works for some
- Translation app not on official stores
- App setup via QR code feels sketchy
- Cheap-feeling charging case
- Earbuds stay connected in case
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | SureTech S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | In-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB | 121 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | ANC/ENC Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 6.0, in-Ear Headphones, Touch Screen Control, Waterproof, with Charging Case and Silicone Tips |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | USB Type C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | AICOOL |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
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
SureTech S1
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (79th percentile)
- Strong sound (75th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
SureTech S1
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 35 specs.
