Soundcore P31i
Skullcandy Method S2MTW-T995
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
Skullcandy Method S2MTW-T995
Overall, users praise the impressive sound quality, especially the bass and Bose-tuned audio, as well as the effective ANC and good battery life. However, several complaints center on the bulky charging case, inconsistent charging, and wind buffeting noise outdoors. Fit issues and sensor problems also detract from an otherwise positive experience.
Pros
- Impressive bass and sound quality
- Effective noise cancelling
- Good battery life
- Bose-tuned audio
- Comfortable fit options
Cons
- Bulky charging case
- Inconsistent charging
- Wind buffeting noise outdoors
- Ear tips too small for some
- Sensor issues with sunlight
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Skullcandy Method S2MTW-T995 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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★ | 0.09 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 97.0999984741211 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 97.0999984741211 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Skullcandy Method 360 ANC Wireless Earbuds, Sound by Bose, Bluetooth Headphones, Premium Noise Cancelling, Up to 40 Hrs Battery, Sweat and Water Resistant, Microphone for iPhone Android - Leopard |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adjustable |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 29 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Skull-iQ |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| 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
Skullcandy Method S2MTW-T995
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 4.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.
