Soundcore P31i
Sennheiser CX 80U
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
Sennheiser CX 80U
The Sennheiser wired earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the clear, balanced sound and excellent value for the low price, with some calling them the best wired earbuds under $20. However, several reviews note weak bass, durability concerns like one side dying after a year, and one user found the sound quality surprisingly poor for the brand. Overall, they are seen as a solid budget option with good clarity but not for bass lovers.
Pros
- Clear and balanced sound
- Excellent value for money
- Good clarity and detail
- Comfortable fit
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Durability concerns (one side dies)
- Thin cable
- Inconsistent sound quality across units
- Button control issues
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Sennheiser CX 80U | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9.699999809265137 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 9★ |
| Freq Min | — | 17 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 119 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sennheiser CX 80S 3.5 mm, angled Connector Ear canal Wired In-Ear Headphones |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes to get 4 hours more playtime | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omni-directional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistants |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore P31i
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Sennheiser CX 80U
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 37 specs.
