Soundcore P31i

Soundcore P31i

Soundcore
90 Overall Score
vs
Motorola Moto Buds PG38C05764

Motorola Moto Buds PG38C05764

Motorola
53 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Soundcore P31i

92 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 10
👍 Active noise cancellation 8
👍 Battery life 5
👍 Value for money 7
👍 Companion app 6
🤔 Fit and comfort 5

Motorola Moto Buds PG38C05764

72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

The Soundcore earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their sound quality, comfort, and value for money, with many users comparing them favorably to premium brands like Bose and Samsung. However, some users report issues with connectivity, battery life not meeting advertised claims, and fit problems for certain ear shapes. A few negative experiences include units that never worked properly or had intermittent disconnection issues.

Pros
  • Great sound quality
  • Comfortable fit
  • Good battery life
  • Easy pairing and setup
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Intermittent connectivity issues
  • Battery life shorter than advertised
  • Fit issues for some ear shapes
  • Occasional bug requiring restart
  • Mediocre sound quality for some users
👍 Sound quality 7
🤔 Battery life 5
🤔 Comfort and fit 5
👍 Value for money 4
👎 Connectivity issues 3
👍 Ease of setup 2

Scores

Budget
Soundcore
88
Motorola
62
Fitness
Soundcore
77
Motorola
52
Gaming
Soundcore
76
Motorola
42
Music
Soundcore
73
Motorola
60
Commute
Soundcore
72
Motorola
57
Travel
Soundcore
72
Motorola
61
Calls
Soundcore
64
Motorola
35

Specifications

Soundcore P31iMotorola Moto Buds PG38C05764
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wireless—
Ear TipsXS, S, M, L—
Weight0.06 kg★0.17 kg
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size11 mm★—
Drivers12★
Freq Max40 kHz★—
Impedance14.199999809265137 Ω—
Sensitivity120 dB★—
Hi-Res Audio✓✓
CodecsLDACMotorola Moto Buds+ Headphones with Sound by Bose, Dual Dynamic Drivers and Optimal Resolution Sound, Dolby Head Tracking and Dolby Atmos, Dynamic Active Noise Cancellation - Black
SurroundSpatial AudioDolby Atmos
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Typeadaptivedynamic
Transparency—✓★
Connectivity
Wireless✓★—
Bluetooth6.0—
Multipoint—✓★
Wired ConnectorUSB Type C—
Earbud Battery
Battery Life10 hrs★8 hrs
Charge Time3 hrs★—
Fast Charging10 min for 3.5 hours playback—
ChargingUSB-C★—
Case Battery
Case Battery50 hrs★38 hrs
Case ChargingUSB-C★—
Wireless Charging✗✓★
Microphone
Microphone✓★—
Mic Count6★—
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Touch Controls✓★—
Appsoundcoremoto buds app
Bone Conduction✗—
Water ResistanceIP55water-repellent

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 (93rd percentile)93rd %ile

Motorola Moto Buds PG38C05764

  • Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong comfort (73rd percentile)
  • Strong build (71st percentile)
  • Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)

Pricing

Soundcore P31i is $95 cheaper (3.7x less).

Soundcore P31i2.578score per dollar
vs
Motorola Moto Buds PG38C057640.405score per dollar

Soundcore P31i offers 6.4x better value for money

Motorola Moto Buds PG38C05764

Verdict

★ Winner: Soundcore P31i

Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 34 specs.

Soundcore P31i Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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