Soundcore P31i

Soundcore P31i

Soundcore
89 Overall Score
vs
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124

JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124

JLab
87 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Soundcore P31i

92 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 10
👍 Active noise cancellation 8
👍 Battery life 5
👍 Value for money 7
👍 Companion app 6
🤔 Fit and comfort 5

JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124

88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The JLab JBuds Pods ANC earbuds are highly praised for their excellent value, offering a rich feature set at a budget-friendly price. Users consistently highlight the comfortable fit, long battery life, and good sound quality, though some note the ANC is decent but not top-tier. The JLab app adds customization options like EQ and touch controls, and features like wireless charging and multipoint Bluetooth are well-received. A few users mention the need to select the right ear tips for optimal sound and a minor app pairing quirk.

Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Comfortable fit
  • Long battery life
  • Good sound quality
  • Wireless charging support
Cons
  • ANC is decent but not top-tier
  • Earbuds may fall out during activity
  • App pairing quirk on iPhone
  • Short USB-C cable included
  • Need to select correct ear tips for optimal sound
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Battery life 4
👍 Sound quality 5
👍 Comfort 4
🤔 Anc performance 3
🤔 App functionality 4

Scores

Budget
Soundcore
89
JLab
86
Gaming
Soundcore
76
JLab
85
Commute
Soundcore
74
JLab
82
Travel
Soundcore
74
JLab
80
Calls
Soundcore
66
JLab
79
Fitness
Soundcore
76
JLab
77
Music
Soundcore
73
JLab
69

Specifications

Soundcore P31iJLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelessstem
Ear TipsXS, S, M, L3 sets of gel tips
Weight0.06 kg★0.12 kg
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size11 mm11 mm
Drivers11
Freq Min—20 Hz★
Freq Max40 kHz★20 kHz
Impedance14.199999809265137 Ω—
Sensitivity120 dB★—
Hi-Res Audio✓★✗
CodecsLDACSBC, AAC
SurroundSpatial Audio—
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Typeadaptivehybrid
Transparency✗✓★
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth6.05.4★
Multipoint—✓★
Wired ConnectorUSB Type C—
Earbud Battery
Battery Life10 hrs10 hrs
Charge Time3 hrs0.16699999570846558 hrs★
Fast Charging10 min for 3.5 hours playback10 min for 2 hours playback
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Battery
Case Battery50 hrs56 hrs★
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless Charging✓✓
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count66
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice Assistant—Google Assistant
Touch Controls✓✓
AppsoundcoreJlab App
Gaming Mode✗✓★
Bone Conduction✗✗
Water ResistanceIP55IP55

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

JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124

  • Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile

Pricing

Soundcore P31i is €39 cheaper (2.3x less).

Soundcore P31i2.856score per dollar
vs
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK1241.242score per dollar

Soundcore P31i offers 2.3x better value for money

Soundcore P31i

JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124

Verdict

★ Winner: Soundcore P31i

Scores 89 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 37 specs.

Soundcore P31i Better at:

MusicBudget

JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 Better at:

CallsGamingTravelCommute

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