Soundcore P31i
Shokz OpenFit 2
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
Shokz OpenFit 2
The Shokz OpenFit 2 earbuds are generally well-received, with users praising their comfort, secure fit, and impressive sound quality for an open-ear design. Many appreciate the long battery life, easy pairing, and suitability for activities like running and gym workouts. However, some users report issues with fit when wearing glasses, sound leakage at high volumes, and a lack of volume control on the earbuds themselves. A few users with larger ears or specific preferences found the fit less than perfect, but overall sentiment is strongly positive.
Pros
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Secure fit during exercise
- Clear balanced sound
- Long battery life
- Quick charge feature
Cons
- Sound leakage at high volumes
- Fit issues with glasses
- No volume control on earbuds
- Fit may not suit larger ears
- Ear discomfort for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Shokz OpenFit 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | l |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 17.299999237060547 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 50 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 16 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 96.5 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Shokz OpenFit 2 Open-Ear True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds T920-ST-BG-US | January 30, 2026 | Open-ear design hear your music and your surroundings | True wireless Bluetooth earbuds | Up to 11 hours o |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 48 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 56 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Shokz App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| 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
Shokz OpenFit 2
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 5.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
