Soundcore P31i
Google Pixel Buds A-Series
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
Google Pixel Buds A-Series
The Google Pixel Buds A-Series have received largely positive feedback from users, who praise their good sound quality, comfortable fit, and seamless connectivity, especially with Pixel phones. However, some users have noted a relatively short battery life of 3-4 hours and occasional charging issues due to poor contact with the charging pins. Overall, they are considered a great value for budget-conscious buyers, particularly those commuting or using them for calls and media.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Seamless connectivity
- Quick device switching
- Fast charging
Cons
- Short battery life (3-4 hours)
- Charging pin contact issues
- Occasional ear discomfort
- No volume control on buds
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Google Pixel Buds A-Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 1 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | Not stated |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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
Google Pixel Buds A-Series
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 36 specs.