Soundcore P31i
Skullcandy Dime Evo
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 Dime Evo
Overall, users are quite satisfied with these earbuds, praising their clear sound, comfortable fit, and impressive battery life. The charging case is a hit, offering convenience and long-lasting power. However, some users report issues with earbuds falling out, connectivity problems, and a lack of noise cancellation, which brings down the overall score.
Pros
- Clear sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Convenient charging case
- Sleek design
Cons
- Earbuds fall out
- Connectivity issues
- No noise cancellation
- Quiet sound
- Battery drains quickly
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Skullcandy Dime Evo | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 104 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 104 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes to get 4 hours more playtime | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 36 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Skullcandy |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| 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
Skullcandy Dime Evo
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.
