Soundcore P31i
Soundcore
91 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy S2IMY-M686
Skullcandy
27 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
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Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Skullcandy S2IMY-M686 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.20 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Skullcandy Ink’d+ Wired Earbuds with 3.5mm AUX Plug, Noise Isolating Fit, in-Line Microphone Call and Track Control, Ear Gel Sizes Included for Custom Fit, Convenient for Travel - Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| 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★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| 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
Skullcandy S2IMY-M686
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average sound (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i2.523score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy S2IMY-M6861.164score per dollar
Soundcore P31i offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore P31i
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.
