Soundcore P31i
SoundPEATS H3
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
SoundPEATS H3
The Soundpeats H3 earbuds are widely praised for delivering exceptional sound quality that rivals far more expensive models, with tight bass, clear mids, and sparkling highs. Users highlight the secure IEM-style fit, effective active noise cancellation, and reliable connectivity, though some note the EQ in the companion app could be more impactful. Battery life varies with codec and ANC usage, and the charging case is a bit bulky, but overall these are seen as an outstanding value for audiophiles on a budget.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for the price
- Secure and comfortable IEM-style fit
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Good codec support (LDAC, AptX Adaptive)
Cons
- EQ in app could be more impactful
- Battery life varies with codec/ANC
- Charging case is somewhat bulky
- No auto-pause when removing earbuds
- Slightly metallic treble on some tracks
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 3★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC, aptX Lossless |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 10 minutes for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 37 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | PeatsAudio App |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
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
SoundPEATS H3
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 5.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 34 specs.
