Soundcore P31i
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
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
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
Users praise these earbuds for their secure fit, automatic connection, and good sound quality for the price, with several noting they stay in place during activity. However, some find them too large or uncomfortable, and there are complaints about cheap plastic build, connectivity issues, and poor noise cancellation. The ear wings are considered too soft to be effective, and the glossy case scratches easily.
Pros
- Secure fit during activity
- Automatic Bluetooth connection
- Good sound quality for price
- Comfortable for small ears
- USB-C charging cable included
Cons
- Too large for some ears
- Cheap plastic build quality
- Connectivity dropouts on one side
- Poor noise cancellation
- Ear wings too soft to be effective
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | ICESOMNUS X12 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | semi-in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | semi-in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 14.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 101 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sabbat X12 PRO Semi in-Ear Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.4 TWS Headphones with Comfortable Open-Fit Design, Clear Calls, Button Siri Control, 30H Long Battery Life,IPX5 Waterproof(Flames) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Android Voice 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
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (69th percentile)
- Below average battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 3.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.
