Soundcore P31i
JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82
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
JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82
The JLab Work Buds have received generally positive feedback for their exceptional noise cancellation and seamless multipoint Bluetooth connection, making them a solid choice for virtual meetings and office use. Users appreciate the long battery life, interchangeable mic options, and effective background noise reduction in platforms like Teams and Zoom. However, some reviewers have flagged occasional Bluetooth disconnections and audio quality issues like a hollow sound, with battery life falling short of expectations for heavy use. The product is praised by most but has a few notable technical glitches.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Seamless multipoint Bluetooth connection
- Long battery life
- Interchangeable mic options
- Effective background noise reduction
Cons
- Occasional Bluetooth disconnects
- Audio quality sometimes hollow (\"in a barrel\")
- Battery life short for heavy use
- Rubber ear pieces loosen over time
- Setup issues with computer sound
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 10 minutes of charging = 1.5 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | soundcore | JLab App |
| 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
JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average sound (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.
