Soundcore P31i
OnePlus Buds E513A
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
OnePlus Buds E513A
The OnePlus Buds 4 are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, strong bass, and effective ANC, which many reviewers say punch above their weight for the $100-120 price range. Comfort is a recurring point of contention: while some find them lightweight and comfortable for long wear, others report ear pain after extended use. The build quality of the charging case is frequently criticized as cheap and fragile, and the lack of wireless charging is noted as a downside. Overall, they are seen as a great value for OnePlus users, with some features like LHDC and AI translation limited to OnePlus devices.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with strong bass
- Effective adaptive ANC
- Good battery life (9-12 hours)
- Lightweight and comfortable for many
- IP55 water and sweat resistance
Cons
- Cheap and fragile case build quality
- No wireless charging
- Comfort issues for some users (ear pain)
- Mediocre transparency mode
- LHDC and AI translation limited to OnePlus devices
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | OnePlus Buds E513A | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | l |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 40 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 18 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LHDC 5.0 |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.6699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
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
OnePlus Buds E513A
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 36 specs.
