Soundcore P31i

Soundcore P31i

Soundcore
89 Overall Score
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009

Bang & Olufsen
58 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009

78 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

These earbuds deliver exceptional sound quality with deep bass and clear highs, praised by most users. However, they have notable flaws: weak ANC, occasional Bluetooth interference, and a buggy app. The high price is a concern, but many feel the audio performance justifies it, especially when bought on sale.

Pros
  • Exceptional sound quality
  • Deep and rumbling bass
  • Clear highs and mids
  • Comfortable fit
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Weak active noise cancellation
  • Occasional Bluetooth interference
  • Buggy companion app
  • High price point
  • Low maximum volume
👍 Sound quality 8
🤔 Active noise cancellation 6
👎 Bluetooth connectivity 3
👎 Companion app 2
👍 Comfort and fit 5
👍 Battery life 3

Scores

Budget
Soundcore
89
Bang & Olufsen
55
Fitness
Soundcore
76
Bang & Olufsen
60
Gaming
Soundcore
76
Bang & Olufsen
48
Commute
Soundcore
74
Bang & Olufsen
55
Travel
Soundcore
74
Bang & Olufsen
51
Music
Soundcore
73
Bang & Olufsen
29
Calls
Soundcore
66
Bang & Olufsen
52

Specifications

Soundcore P31iBang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelesstrue wireless
Ear TipsXS, S, M, L—
Weight0.06 kg★0.07 kg
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size11 mm★9.199999809265137 mm
Drivers1★—
Freq Min—20 Hz★
Freq Max40 kHz★22 kHz
Impedance14.199999809265137 Ω—
Sensitivity120 dB★—
Hi-Res Audio✓★—
CodecsLDACBang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven Premium Wireless in-Ear Earbuds with Bluetooth 5.2 and Active Noise Cancellation, Eucalyptus Green
SurroundSpatial Audio—
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Typeadaptiveadaptive
Transparency✗✓★
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth6.05.2★
Multipoint—✓★
Wired ConnectorUSB Type C—
Earbud Battery
Battery Life10 hrs★6 hrs
Charge Time3 hrs★—
Fast Charging10 min for 3.5 hours playback—
ChargingUSB-C★proprietary
Case Battery
Case Battery50 hrs★20 hrs
Case ChargingUSB-C★proprietary
Wireless Charging✓★✗
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count6★2
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice Assistant—Siri, Google Assistant
Touch Controls✓✓
AppsoundcoreBang & Olufsen app
Gaming Mode✗✗
Bone Conduction✗✗
Water ResistanceIP55IP57

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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009

  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average battery (13th percentile)13th %ile

Pricing

Soundcore P31i

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009

Verdict

★ Winner: Soundcore P31i

Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 37 specs.

Soundcore P31i Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness