Soundcore P31i
Back Bay Audio Tempo 30
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
Back Bay Audio Tempo 30
The Back Bay Tempo 30 earbuds are generally well-received, especially for their impressive bass, comfortable fit for small ears, and excellent value at around $50. Users praise the clear sound quality, easy pairing, and effective noise cancellation, though some report durability issues like earbuds failing after months or volume imbalances. Connectivity can be finicky with limited Bluetooth range and occasional dropouts, and the touch controls are overly sensitive for some.
Pros
- Impressive bass with bass boost mode
- Comfortable fit for small ears
- Excellent value for money at ~$50
- Clear sound quality
- Easy pairing and connectivity
Cons
- Limited Bluetooth range (~60-70 feet)
- Occasional audio dropouts
- Overly sensitive touch controls
- Durability issues (earbud failure after months)
- Volume imbalance in one earbud over time
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Back Bay Audio Tempo 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Rounded tips (earbud tips) |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Extra-Small to XXL |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Back Bay Audio Wireless Earbuds for Small Ears, Award-Winning Sound w/Bass Mode, Durable Sweatproof Bluetooth Earbuds, Comfortable for All Ears |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 32 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | iOS |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX7 |
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
Back Bay Audio Tempo 30
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 7.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 35 specs.
