Soundcore P31i
Anker P41i
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
Anker P41i
The Soundcore P41i earbuds are widely praised for their exceptional battery life, with the case doubling as a power bank, and solid sound quality that punches above its price point. Many users highlight the effective adaptive ANC and useful Soundcore app features like HearID Sound. However, some users report overly sharp highs that EQ cannot fully fix, occasional Bluetooth de-syncing, and flimsy ear tips. Overall, they offer great value for everyday use, especially for those prioritizing battery life and convenience over audiophile-grade sound.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life with case as power bank
- Solid sound quality for the price
- Effective adaptive noise cancellation
- Useful Soundcore app with HearID Sound
- Comfortable fit for many users
Cons
- Overly sharp highs that EQ cannot fully fix
- Occasional Bluetooth de-syncing
- Flimsy silicone ear tips
- Long Bluetooth connection time
- Different battery capacities in each earbud
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Anker P41i | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | composite |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 14 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Soundcore P41i by Anker, Adaptive Noise Cancelling Earbuds with Portable Charging, Only for USB-C Charging, 12H Playtime, 192H with Case, 6-Mic AI Clear Calls, IPX5 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 12 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Soundcore |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore P31i
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Anker P41i
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average battery (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 34 specs.
