Soundcore P31i
Soundcore
85 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live Buds 3
JBL
83 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Fitness
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Music
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | JBL Live Buds 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 97 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | Bluetooth 5 |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 60 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore P31i
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
JBL Live Buds 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i2.828score per dollar
vs
JBL Live Buds 30.701score per dollar
Soundcore P31i offers 4.0x better value for money
Soundcore P31i
JBL Live Buds 3
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore P31i
Scores 85 overall, wins 1 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 41 specs.
