Soundcore P31i
QCY MeloBuds N20
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
QCY MeloBuds N20
Users generally appreciate the QCY N20 MeloBuds for their excellent sound quality relative to the low price, with several noting surprisingly good bass. Comfort and fit are praised, though one user with small ears experienced discomfort after extended use. Noise cancellation is considered decent but not top-tier, and some users found the need to download an app for full controls a minor drawback. Overall, these earbuds are seen as a great value for around $30.
Pros
- Excellent sound for the price
- Surprisingly good bass
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Multi-device Bluetooth connection
Cons
- May cause ear pain for small ears after long use
- Noise cancellation is not top-tier
- Requires app download for full controls
- No volume control on earbuds
- Slightly less midrange distinction
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | QCY MeloBuds N20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 3 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | USB Type C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | QCY APP |
| 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
QCY MeloBuds N20
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
QCY MeloBuds N20
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 36 specs.
