Soundcore P31i
CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro 2 B172
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
CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro 2 B172
The CMF Buds 2 Pro are widely praised for their exceptional sound quality and value for money, with many users comparing them favorably to more expensive competitors. The dual-driver design delivers clear highs and deep bass, while the Nothing app offers extensive customization. However, a few users report durability issues, with one noting the buds became unusable after five months. Build quality is described as decent but not premium, though this helps keep the weight low.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for the price
- Dual-driver design for clear highs and deep bass
- Extensive customization via Nothing app
- Comfortable fit with soft ear tips
- Good noise canceling and transparency mode
Cons
- Build quality feels slightly cheap (plastic)
- Durability concerns (unusable after 5 months reported)
- Case dial can trigger accidentally in pocket
- Firmware update required out of the box
- No 10-band EQ in app
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro 2 B172 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 5 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 50 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Fast Charging, Noise Cancellation, Surround Sound, Touch Control |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 43 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | 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
CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro 2 B172
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 37 specs.
