Soundcore P31i
Jabra Evolve 65e MS
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
Jabra Evolve 65e MS
The Jabra Evolve 65e is widely praised for its excellent microphone clarity during business calls and comfortable all-day wear, especially for Microsoft Teams users. However, some users report inconsistent battery life, a bulky neckband, and microphone positioning issues compared to the older 75e model. While sound quality is generally good for calls and music, a few reviewers note it is not exceptional for the price. Overall, it is a reliable choice for professionals needing a wireless headset for calls, but potential buyers should be aware of the mixed feedback on battery and connectivity.
Pros
- Excellent microphone clarity for calls
- Comfortable for all-day wear
- Great Microsoft Teams integration
- Good battery life for full workday
- Seamless dual-device connectivity
Cons
- Inconsistent battery life for some users
- Bulky neckband design
- Microphone positioning issues
- Micro-USB charging port instead of USB-C
- Price increase over time
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Jabra Evolve 65e MS | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | neckband |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Jabra Evolve 65e Wireless Neckband Headset, Link 370, MS-Optimized – Bluetooth Headset with up to 13 Hours of Battery Life – Superior Sound for Calls and Music |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 13 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes to get 4 hours more playtime | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Voice Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | soundcore | Jabra Sound+ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
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
Jabra Evolve 65e MS
- Strong mic (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile)
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average battery (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 22.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 36 specs.
