Soundcore P31i
SoundPEATS Q40 HD
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
SoundPEATS Q40 HD
The SoundPEATS Q40 HD earbuds receive generally positive feedback for their sound quality, battery life, and secure fit, especially for sports and exercise. Users appreciate the neckband design that prevents loss and the long cord that can be tucked away. However, some criticize the lack of deep bass, noise isolation, and the overly long cord that can rustle, while a few note durability concerns after about a year of use.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life
- Secure fit for sports
- Neckband design prevents loss
- Fast USB-C charging
Cons
- Lack of deep bass
- Poor noise isolation
- Overly long cord rustles
- No ANC
- Durability concerns after a year
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | SoundPEATS Q40 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | neckband |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | multiple sizes |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | LDAC Hi-Res Audio, IP67 Waterproof, 360° Immersive Spatial Sound |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 20 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 0.1666666716337204 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | soundcore | SOUNDPEATS |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP67 |
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
SoundPEATS Q40 HD
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 35 specs.
