Soundcore P31i
KASOTT Ears Equation KS-S16-EJ
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
KASOTT Ears Equation KS-S16-EJ
Users are very satisfied with the sound quality and noise cancellation of these wired earbuds, especially for warehouse work. The sliding volume lever takes some getting used to but is easy once understood. A few users note the fit could be more secure, but overall comfort and value are praised.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good value for money
- Clear microphone
Cons
- Fit not secure for some ears
- Volume slider requires adjustment period
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | KASOTT Ears Equation KS-S16-EJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Rounded tip |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | s |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Microphone Included, Noise Cancellation |
| 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 | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | soundcore | Android |
| 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
KASOTT Ears Equation KS-S16-EJ
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong sound (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 34 specs.
