Soundcore P31i
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are generally well-liked for their sound quality, battery life, and connectivity, especially at a refurbished price. However, several users report that the smooth, glossy material makes them prone to slipping out of the ears, and the fit may be uncomfortable for some ear shapes. A few isolated issues with audio defects and ANC were noted, but most reviewers are satisfied with the overall performance.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Long battery life (6-8 hours)
- Fast and reliable connectivity
- Effective noise cancellation for entry-level
- Sleek and stylish design
Cons
- Slippery material causes earbuds to fall out
- Uncomfortable fit for some ear shapes
- Smooth glossy finish is a design flaw
- ANC not the best for advanced users
- Potential battery degradation over time
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | s |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | — | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | USB Type C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 48 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore P31i
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average battery (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.