Soundcore P31i
CCA KZ ZAS kz_zas
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
CCA KZ ZAS kz_zas
The KZ ZAS in-ear monitors receive mixed feedback. Several users praise their comfort and value for the price, especially for drummers upgrading from older models. However, multiple verified buyers report units arriving broken or failing after first use, with issues like a broken filter, no sound, or intermittent audio cutting out. The overall sentiment is sharply divided between excellent budget performance and poor reliability.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for the price
- Impressive sound for drummers
- Good upgrade from older models
Cons
- Units arrive broken or defective
- Audio cuts out intermittently
- Low volume handling capacity
- Poor build quality reported
- Filter breaks easily
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | CCA KZ ZAS kz_zas | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 8★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
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
CCA KZ ZAS kz_zas
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
CCA KZ ZAS kz_zas
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 35 specs.