Soundcore P31i
Koss Utility 21299195352
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
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The Koss KEB90 earphones deliver clear highs and punchy bass when paired with a DAC, but many users find the stock sound too bright and lacking bass without one. Build quality is a mixed bag—some appreciate the detachable cables and included tips, while others note flimsy wires and uncomfortable foam tips. Overall, they are a good value for the sale price, especially for those willing to use DSP correction or aftermarket ear tips.
Pros
- Clear highs with DAC
- Punchy bass with DAC
- Detachable cable design
- Comfortable silicone tips
- Good value on sale
Cons
- Bright sound without DAC
- Lack of bass without DAC
- Flimsy cable quality
- Uncomfortable foam tips
- Crinkling sound when inserting
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Koss Utility 21299195352 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M & L Silicone Cushions and S & M Foam Cushions |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 16 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 25 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Koss KEB90 Utility Earbud, Detachable Interchangeable Cord System, Noise Isolation Design, Stealth Grey |
| 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 | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | 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
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- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
No current pricing available
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Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 35 specs.
