Soundcore P31i
Soundcore
91 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Ear (3a)
Nothing
70 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Fitness
Commute
Travel
Calls
Music
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Nothing Ear (3a) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.1699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 5 mins for 1 hour (Earbuds), 10 mins for 10 hours (Earbuds + Case) |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 42 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore P31i
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Nothing Ear (3a)
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i2.595score per dollar
vs
Nothing Ear (3a)0.884score per dollar
Soundcore P31i offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore P31i
Scores 91 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 37 specs.
