Soundcore P31i
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
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
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
The Liberty 5 Pro earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, with many users noting they outperform more expensive competitors. The voice control and transparency modes are standout features, and the battery life is considered excellent. However, one user found a fatal flaw (though not specified), and another noted occasional popping noises during running. Overall, the sentiment is very positive, with a strong recommendation for the price.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tips
- Great battery life
- Voice control works well
Cons
- Fatal flaw for one user
- Popping noises during running
- USB-A to USB-C cable included
- Not waterproof (IP55 only)
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Extra extra small, Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9.199999809265137 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 17 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 10★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Hey Anka |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | 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
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 5.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 36 specs.
