Soundcore P31i
JVC Gumy Plus HA-FX5-B
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
JVC Gumy Plus HA-FX5-B
The JVC HA-FX5-B earbuds receive generally positive feedback for their comfort, noise isolation, and bass performance at an affordable price. However, some users find the cable short and flimsy, and a few note that the sound quality is only average compared to higher-end models. Overall, they are seen as decent value for occasional or budget use.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Great bass for in-ear buds
- Excellent noise isolation
- Affordable price
- Good for occasional use
Cons
- Short and flimsy cable
- Average sound quality compared to higher-end models
- May not fit all ear shapes comfortably
- Cable feels cheap
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | JVC Gumy Plus HA-FX5-B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.00 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 11★ |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 103 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| 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★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | soundcore | iOS |
| 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
JVC Gumy Plus HA-FX5-B
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JVC Gumy Plus HA-FX5-B offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 36 specs.
