Soundcore P31i
Sony WF-1000XM4
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 WF-1000XM4
The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds receive high praise for their exceptional sound quality and noise cancellation, which many users describe as magical. However, the stock memory foam ear tips are a common pain point, causing discomfort and poor seal for some, leading several to replace them with silicone tips. Battery life and build quality are generally good, though the charging case feels flimsy and the left earbud may experience battery degradation over time. Overall, these are premium earbuds that excel in audio performance but require tip adjustments for optimal comfort.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Magical noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit with silicone tips
- Long battery life
- Durable build
Cons
- Uncomfortable stock foam ear tips
- Poor seal with foam tips
- Charging case feels flimsy
- Battery degradation on left earbud
- No simultaneous dual device connection
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Sony WF-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 5-minute quick charge gives you up to 60 minutes of play time |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| 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
Sony WF-1000XM4
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
Sony WF-1000XM4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 1 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.
