Soundcore P31i
Sony MDR-EX155AP
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
Sony MDR-EX155AP
These Sony wired earbuds are praised for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and affordability, with many users preferring them over pricier wireless options. However, some report issues like lack of volume control on the remote, a high-frequency tone that may be harmful, and the glue holding the earbud halves can fail over time. Overall, they are a solid choice for music and gaming, but not ideal for phone calls.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Affordable price
- Great for gaming (PS4/PS5)
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- No volume control on remote
- High-frequency tone may be harmful
- Glue holding earbud halves can fail
- Not ideal for phone calls
- Wires can tangle easily
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Sony MDR-EX155AP | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | small, medium, large |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 24 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sony MDREX155AP in-Ear Earbud Headphones/Headset with mic for Phone Call, White (MDR-EX155AP/W) |
| 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★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| 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
Sony MDR-EX155AP
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.