Soundcore P31i
BASN BmasterX
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
BASN BmasterX
The BASN Bmaster X in-ear monitors receive mostly positive feedback for their sound clarity, comfort, and build quality. However, a few users report issues with distortion and weak bass, which may be a concern for certain applications like live stage monitoring. Overall, they are considered a solid value in their price range.
Pros
- Sound clarity and detail
- Comfortable fit
- Durable build quality
- High-quality cable
- Good value for price
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Distortion issues
- Intermittent sound cutting out
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | BASN BmasterX | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 7 fit-tips |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.24 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 6★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 107 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | BASN BmasterX in Ear Audio Monitor, Hybrid 6 Drivers IEM Earphones with Crystal Clear Sound, Detachable Cable Plus Carrying Case Fit Kit for Musician, Stage, Studio (3.5mm & 4.4mm Jack, Black/White) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| 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★ | 1 |
| 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 user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
BASN BmasterX
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
No current pricing available
BASN BmasterX
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 36 specs.
