Soundcore P31i
Bhvrtls SL002
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
Bhvrtls SL002
The AKG wired earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, especially bass, and good value for the price. However, several users report issues with the microphone, volume controls that malfunction when exposed to sweat, and occasional defective units. Overall, they are praised as a reliable replacement for the original earbuds that came with Samsung phones.
Pros
- Excellent bass and sound quality
- Great value for the price
- Good replacement for original Samsung earbuds
- Clear audio for music and calls
- Long cable length
Cons
- Poor microphone quality
- Volume controls malfunction with sweat
- Occasional defective units
- Not comfortable for all users
- Limited noise cancellation
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Bhvrtls SL002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 117 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | 2022 in-Ear Headphones Wired Earbuds Stereo Headphones for Samsung Galaxy S10, S10E, S10+, S8, S8+, S9, S9+, Note 9- Designed 3.5 mm Jack with Microphone and Volume Buttons (Black) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
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
Bhvrtls SL002
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 35 specs.
