Soundcore P31i
TRUTHEAR Zero Zero:BLUE2
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
TRUTHEAR Zero Zero:BLUE2
The Truthear x Crinacle Zero: Blue2 IEMs receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their engaging V-shaped sound signature with warm bass and detailed treble. Users praise the excellent value for money, noting they compete with IEMs costing much more, though some find the bulky housing and ear hook fit uncomfortable for smaller ears. A few reviewers mention occasional distortion on certain tracks and note that the included bass adapter can help mitigate this.
Pros
- Engaging V-shaped sound signature
- Excellent value for money
- Warm bass with good detail
- Detailed treble without sibilance
- Good instrument separation
Cons
- Bulky housing for small ears
- Uncomfortable ear hook fit
- Occasional distortion on some tracks
- Lacks clarity compared to higher-end IEMs
- Ear tips may not fit everyone
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | TRUTHEAR Zero Zero:BLUE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 9 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 41 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 5.800000190734863 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 119.5 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 | 3.5mm |
| 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
TRUTHEAR Zero Zero:BLUE2
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (35th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 4.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.
