Soundcore P31i
CCA AS16 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
CCA AS16 PRO
The KZ AS16 earphones deliver outstanding sound quality, especially for gaming and music, with clear mids, detailed highs, and a wide soundstage. They are large and may not fit small ears, but users with larger ears find them comfortable and secure. A few users noted the highs can be sharp and the cable is short, but overall they offer incredible value under $100.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Clear mids and highs
- Wide soundstage for gaming
- Great value under $100
- Comfortable for larger ears
Cons
- Large size may not fit small ears
- Highs can be sharp and piercing
- Short cable length
- Not an upgrade from some older models
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | CCA AS16 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | balanced armature |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 8★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 15 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | 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
CCA AS16 PRO
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 6.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.
