Soundcore P31i
KZ Duet
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
KZ Duet
The KZ semi-in-ear monitors receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the comfortable fit similar to Apple earbuds and clear, bass-forward sound, with some calling them a solid upgrade from consumer buds. However, a significant minority finds the treble overly bright and fatiguing, and the included silicone tips poorly designed, leading to inconsistent seal and sound. Overall, comfort is a highlight, but tuning preferences vary widely.
Pros
- Comfortable fit similar to Apple earbuds
- Clear and full sound quality
- Good value for money
- Sturdy build quality
- Effective noise cancellation
Cons
- Overly bright and fatiguing treble for some
- Included silicone tips poorly designed
- Inconsistent seal with silicone tips
- Sound changes drastically with seal
- Cheap cable quality
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | KZ Duet | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 2 sets |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 25 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | KZ Duet Dual Driver Wired Earbuds with Microphone in-Ear Headphones for PC, Mobile, Nintendo Switch, Noise Isolating Fit, HD Stereo Earphone Convenient for Travel (White, Mic) |
| 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 | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| 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
KZ Duet
- Strong sound (76th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 35 specs.
