Soundcore P31i
Shokz OpenFit 2
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
Shokz OpenFit 2
The Shokz OpenFit 2 earphones are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional comfort, secure fit, and impressive open-ear sound quality with real bass. Users highlight the long 11-hour battery life, seamless multipoint connectivity, and the ability to stay aware of surroundings. While some desire more advanced audio codecs and a finer EQ, the core experience of fit, controls, and sound is considered top-tier, making them a daily essential for many.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
- Real bass from open-ear design
- Long 11-hour battery life
- Secure fit for active use
- Clear awareness of surroundings
Cons
- Limited advanced audio codecs (no LDAC)
- Basic 5-band EQ feels outdated
- Volume control requires long press
- High price point for feature set
- Tricky to remove from charging case
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Shokz OpenFit 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | DualBoost composite drivers |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 19 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | SHOKZ OpenFit 2 Open-Ear Headphones,True Wireless Bluetooth Earphones with Microphone,Earhook Earbuds with 48 Hours of Playtime,Fast Charging,IP55 Water-Resistant,with Carrying Bag,Black,Bluetooth5.4 |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| 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★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Shokz App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | 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
Shokz OpenFit 2
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 6.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 35 specs.
