Soundcore P31i
Soundcore
90 Overall Score
vs
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Astral
Linsoul
38 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
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Astral
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Linsoul Kiwi Ears Astral | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 7★ |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 23 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 105 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Linsoul Kiwi Ears Astral 1DD+6BA Hybrid in Ear Monitor, Wired Earbuds, HiFi Studio Recording &Mixing Earphone, Portable Gaming IEMs for Professional Music Engineers Audiophiles (Blue) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| 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 | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| 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 (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Astral
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i3.009score per dollar
vs
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Astral0.164score per dollar
Soundcore P31i offers 18.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore P31i
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 34 specs.
