Soundcore P31i
Soundcore
90 Overall Score
vs
KZ ZSN Pro X
KZ
19 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
KZ ZSN Pro X
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | KZ ZSN Pro X | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 3 x Earbud tips |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 7 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 25 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 112 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | KZ ZSN Pro X iem in ear Monitor, Wired Gaming Earbuds, HIFI KZ Headphones with Hybrid Dual Driver 1ba 1dd High Fidelity Musician in-ear Earphone with Detachable Tangle-Free Cable (Black, without mic) |
| 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★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
KZ ZSN Pro X
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore P31i
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 34 specs.