Soundcore P20i
Sony MDR-E9LP
What Buyers Say
Soundcore P20i
The Anker Soundcore P25i earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and battery life, especially given the low price point. Users highlight rich bass, clear highs, and a secure fit for activities like gym workouts. The quick charge feature and companion app with EQ and low-latency mode are also appreciated. A few Q&A items remain unanswered, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Rich bass and clear highs
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Impressive battery life
- Quick charge feature
Cons
- No active noise cancellation
- Some Q&A unanswered
Sony MDR-E9LP
The product receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its comfort, affordability, and reliability, especially for those who get headaches from other earphones. However, many complain about poor sound quality, poor fit, and durability issues like one ear failing after 13 months.
Pros
- Comfortable for long use
- Affordable price
- No charging needed
- Good for headache sufferers
- Simple and reliable design
Cons
- Poor sound quality
- Poor fit for some ears
- Durability issues
- No microphone or controls
- Flat and bassless sound
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P20i | Sony MDR-E9LP | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | wired |
| Ear Tips | s | 2x earbuds |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 13.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 10★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 18 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 104 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | Lightweight, Water Resistant | Sony in-Ear Earbud Headphones with Remote and Deep Bass, Blue, MDR-E9LP |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 Mins = 2H | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | AI | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore P20i
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Sony MDR-E9LP
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P20i
Sony MDR-E9LP
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 35 specs.
