Soundcore P31i
BASN Bmaster B5
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
BASN Bmaster B5
The BASN Bmaster 5 IEMs receive mostly positive feedback for their balanced, natural sound and excellent value at around $179. Musicians praise the clear vocals, wide soundstage, and comfortable fit, though some note the bass is flat and the build durability is questionable over time. A few users report technical issues like sound cutting out or short circuits after months of use.
Pros
- Balanced natural sound
- Clear vocals
- Wide soundstage
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Flat bass response
- Durability concerns over time
- Sound cutting out issues
- Short circuit after months
- Uncomfortable for small ear canals
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | BASN Bmaster B5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 12 sizes |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 5★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 12.5 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | BASN Bmaster5 In Ear Monitors, 1DLC Diaphragm+4BA 5 Drivers IEM Earphones with Silver-plated OFC Cable, Noise Isolation Wired Earbuds for Musicians (Baltic Blue) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| 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 user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
BASN Bmaster B5
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 14.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 34 specs.
