Soundcore P31i
Betron B25RD
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
Betron B25RD
The Betron earphones deliver impressive bass and clear highs for the price, with many users praising the noise isolation and comfortable fit. However, durability is a recurring concern, as some units fall apart or develop sound issues in one earbud. The long cord is appreciated by some but can be cumbersome during workouts. Overall, they offer great value for casual listening and travel.
Pros
- Impressive bass and clear highs
- Good noise isolation
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Great value for the price
- Long cord for easy movement
Cons
- Durability issues (earbuds fall apart)
- Left earbud sound loss
- Long cord can be cumbersome during workouts
- No volume control on cable
- Bass unclear unless earbuds compressed
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Betron B25RD | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Bud |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 112 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Lightweight, Noise Isolation, Sweatproof, Tangle Free Cord |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | Audio jack |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| 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 | 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
Betron B25RD
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Betron B25RD offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 35 specs.
