Soundcore P31i
JVC Gumy HAFX7P
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
JVC Gumy HAFX7P
These JVC earbuds are praised for their clear, balanced sound and comfortable fit, especially for small ears. Many users appreciate the low price and have repurchased them multiple times. However, durability is a common concern, with several reports of one side failing within months. The packaging is also widely criticized as being extremely difficult to open.
Pros
- Clear and balanced sound quality
- Comfortable fit for small ears
- Very affordable price
- Good value for money
- Soft and comfortable ear pieces
Cons
- Poor durability (fails within months)
- Extremely difficult packaging to open
- No microphone or volume control
- Color may differ from listing
- Sound leakage at higher volumes
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | JVC Gumy HAFX7P | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | JVC Gumy in Ear Earbud Headphones, Powerful Sound, Comfortable and Secure Fit, Silicone Ear Pieces S/M/L - HAFX7P Pink, 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| 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★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| 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
JVC Gumy HAFX7P
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 34 specs.