Soundcore P31i
Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless
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
Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless
Overall, users are pleased with the sound quality, comfort, and battery life of these earbuds, with several praising the secure fit and easy pairing. However, one verified reviewer found them only 'barely acceptable' at half price, citing that they wouldn't pay the full $220. A promotional reviewer noted the touch controls are finicky and there's no active noise cancellation, but overall recommends them for audiophiles prioritizing sound and design.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Long battery life
- Easy pairing with phone
- Good microphone clarity
Cons
- High price at full retail
- Finicky touch controls
- No active noise cancellation
- Battery life only 4 hours for some
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Extra small, Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 7 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 21 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 25 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 107 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 107 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, aptX, LC3, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | USB |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 55 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Sennheiser Smart Control App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP54 |
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
Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.
