Soundcore P31i
Apple V120
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
Apple V120
Most users are very satisfied with these earbuds, praising their comfort, sound quality, and value for the price. However, a few critical reviews highlight serious durability issues, including one side stopping working within a week and a defective replacement. The overall sentiment is positive but tempered by concerns about long-term reliability.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Great sound quality
- Good value for money
- Excellent bass
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Durability issues
- Left side stops working
- Defective replacement units
- Poor customer service
- Difficult return process
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Apple V120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Rounded |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 3 size ear gels |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 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 | Lighting Earbuds, MFI Certified, Noise Isolation, Volume Control, Water Resistant |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | Lightning |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | Lightning |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | Lightning |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | iOS |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
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
Apple V120
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
Apple V120
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 35 specs.
