Soundcore P31i
Beats Studio Buds +
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
Beats Studio Buds +
The Beats Studio Buds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, but several report issues with connectivity, microphone quality, and durability. The battery life is generally appreciated, but some find the earbuds fall out easily or have a cheaply made case. Overall, they are seen as a decent option for casual use, but not a top-tier choice compared to AirPods Pro.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Easy pairing with Android and iOS
Cons
- Connectivity issues
- Poor microphone quality
- Earbuds fall out easily
- Cheaply made case
- One side stops working
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Beats Studio Buds + | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 16 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | personalized |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 9 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 27 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Beats app |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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
Beats Studio Buds +
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
Beats Studio Buds +
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 37 specs.