Soundcore P31i
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
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 LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
The Sony LinkBuds Open are praised for their unique open-ear design that provides exceptional comfort and situational awareness, making them ideal for all-day wear. Users love the lightweight build and clear mids/highs, but consistently note the lack of bass response as a major drawback. Battery life is solid at around 7-8 hours, and the charging case offers quick top-ups. Overall, these earbuds excel for those prioritizing comfort and ambient sound over noise isolation and deep bass.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
- Lightweight and compact design
- Clear mids and highs
- Excellent situational awareness
- Stable Bluetooth connectivity
Cons
- Lack of bass response
- Not secure for strenuous exercise
- Significant ambient noise intrusion
- Fingerprint magnet charging case
- Only supports SBC and AAC codecs
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes to get 4 hours more playtime | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 60 minutes of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore P31i
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 7.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.
