Soundcore P31i
sprtoybat Q38
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
sprtoybat Q38
The Q38 Bluetooth 5.4 wireless earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their strong connectivity, impressive sound quality, and long battery life. Users highlight the secure fit during workouts and the convenient LED battery display. A few concerns include a flimsy charging case lid and occasional durability issues after a few months, but overall, they are considered excellent value for the price.
Pros
- Strong Bluetooth connectivity
- Impressive sound clarity and bass
- Long battery life with charging case
- Secure fit during workouts
- Convenient LED battery display
Cons
- Flimsy charging case lid
- Durability issues after a few months
- Overly sensitive touch controls
- Case feels cheap
- Not ideal for very small ears
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | sprtoybat Q38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 14.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 80 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Ear Buds Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.4 Headphones 68hrs Playtime Sport Earphones with LED Display ENC Noise Cancelling Mic, IPX7 Waterproof Earbuds with Hook for Sports/Workout/Running |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs | 68 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX7 |
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
sprtoybat Q38
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 35 specs.
