Soundcore P31i
JBL Tune 125 BT Black
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
JBL Tune 125 BT Black
The JBL Tune 125BT wireless in-ear headphones are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and durability, with many users noting they hold up well over time and under heavy use. While most reviews are highly positive, some users mention minor issues like the lack of a battery level indicator on the device and occasional connectivity quirks when moving. Overall, these headphones offer great value for the price, especially for music and podcasts, though phone call quality can be inconsistent.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with rich bass
- Comfortable fit for extended wear
- Durable build withstands drops and sweat
- Easy Bluetooth pairing and stable connection
- Good battery life
Cons
- No battery level indicator on device
- Phone call quality can be hollow or distant
- Earbuds may fall out during exercise
- Occasional audio cutouts when turning head
- Microphone picks up background noise
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | JBL Tune 125 BT Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | neckband |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 14 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | JBL Tune 125 - Bluetooth Wireless in-Ear Headphones with 3-Button Mic/Remote and Flat Cable - Black, Small |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 16 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 15-minute recharge gets you 1 hour of 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 | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | smart device's voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore P31i
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
JBL Tune 125 BT Black
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Strong battery (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 34 specs.
