Soundcore P31i
Devialet Gemini II
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
Devialet Gemini II
The Devialet Gemini II earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, with many users calling them the best-sounding wireless earbuds they have ever heard. The bass is deep and clear, mids and highs are crisp, and the overall audio fidelity is praised by audiophiles. However, significant and recurring complaints about Bluetooth connectivity issues, such as random disconnections and earbuds stopping playback after loud noises, prevent many from giving a perfect score. Call quality is also noted as mediocre by several reviewers, and the high price point makes these flaws harder to accept.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep and clear bass
- Crisp highs and mids
- Audiophile-grade audio fidelity
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Earbuds disconnect after loud noises
- Mediocre call quality
- High price for flawed performance
- Earbuds fall out during exercise
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Devialet Gemini II | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB | 120 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 120 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, aptX, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Range | — | 20 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes to get 4 hours more playtime | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Devialet Gemini |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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
Devialet Gemini II
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
Devialet Gemini II
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.
