Soundcore P31i
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4 Pro
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 Buds4 Pro
The Q&A section reveals significant confusion about trade-in eligibility, cross-platform compatibility, and feature requirements. Users are frustrated by unclear answers and lack of detailed technical specifications like codec support. The product seems to generate more questions than satisfaction among potential buyers.
Cons
- Unclear trade-in process
- Missing cross-platform compatibility info
- Vague feature requirements
- Lack of codec specifications
- Unanswered preorder gift card questions
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | 24-bit hi-fi codec |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Range | — | 61 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 4.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 10 min for a few more hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 61 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Gemini, Bixby |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Samsung Phone app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP57 |
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4 Pro
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds4 Pro
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 0 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.
