Soundcore P31i
Skullcandy Ink'd+ Ink'd ANC
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
Skullcandy Ink'd+ Ink'd ANC
The Skullcandy Ink'd wired earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their excellent sound quality and value at a low price point. Many long-term users have bought multiple pairs over years, citing comfort, good bass, and stylish design. However, some reviews note a decline in build quality with thinner wires, and one user reported the microphone failing after a few weeks. Overall, they are a top choice for budget-friendly wired listening.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit with multiple bud sizes
- Great bass with equalizer apps
- Stylish pastel colors
- Inexpensive and easy to replace
Cons
- Microphone quality degrades over time
- Build quality seems cheaper than previous models
- Thinner and shorter wire
- Not ideal for sleeping on hard pillows
- Bass could be stronger without equalizer
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Skullcandy Ink'd+ Ink'd ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 92 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| 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
Skullcandy Ink'd+ Ink'd ANC
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.
