Soundcore P31i
Status Between SAANC-3X
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
Status Between SAANC-3X
The Status Between 3 ANC earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, featuring three dedicated drivers that deliver clear, balanced audio with powerful bass. Users praise the impressive noise cancellation, long battery life, and reliable Bluetooth multipoint connectivity, though some note the touch controls can be finicky and the ear tips are difficult to change. A few isolated issues with earbud malfunction were resolved quickly by customer support, and overall, these are considered a top-tier choice for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with three drivers
- Powerful and clear bass without distortion
- Impressive noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Reliable Bluetooth multipoint connectivity
Cons
- Touch controls can be imprecise
- Ear tips are very difficult to change
- Slightly bulky design sticks out
- Multipoint audio can cut out with both devices active
- App could be improved
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Status Between SAANC-3X | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | multiple ear tip sizes and wingtips |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 3★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Status Between 3ANC Onyx True Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds - Black iPhone & Android ANC in Ear Buds, Charging Case, Built-in 6 Microphones, 8H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.2, IPX5 |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | advanced |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 15 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
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
Status Between SAANC-3X
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 5.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 36 specs.
