Soundcore P31i
Soundcore
91 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser CX 300S Black
Sennheiser
49 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
Sennheiser CX 300S Black
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Sennheiser CX 300S Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 17 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 21 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 18 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 118 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| 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★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| 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
Sennheiser CX 300S Black
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong sound (72nd percentile)
- Strong anc (66th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i2.523score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser CX 300S Black1.643score per dollar
Soundcore P31i offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore P31i
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 34 specs.
