Soundcore P31i
BMANI T16
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
BMANI T16
The bmani Wireless Earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional battery life, comfortable fit, and clear sound quality at an affordable price. Users highlight the long-lasting charge, secure fit during workouts, and easy pairing as major strengths. A few drawbacks include a flimsy case, occasional audio dropouts, and lack of noise cancellation, but most agree the value is outstanding.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Clear sound quality
- Easy pairing and controls
- Great value for money
Cons
- Flimsy charging case
- Occasional audio dropouts
- No noise cancellation
- Volume buttons may not work
- Case shape slippery like soap
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | BMANI T16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | s |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | bmani Ear Buds Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth Headphones with 80H Playtime LED Display Case, Over-Ear Hook with Mic, Stereo Sound, Easy Button Controls, Sports Earphones for Running Workout Gym Pink |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs | 80 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
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
BMANI T16
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
BMANI T16
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 34 specs.
