Soundcore P31i
Sennheiser IE 200
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 IE 200
The Sennheiser IE 200 IEMs receive generally positive feedback for their clear, detailed sound and exceptional comfort, with many users praising the lightweight design and fatigue-free listening. However, a significant number of reviewers note that the bass is lacking, even after adjustments, and the cable is microphonic, making them less ideal for active use. While some find them comparable to studio headphones in quality, others are disappointed by the flat bass and consider them overpriced.
Pros
- Clear and detailed sound
- Exceptional comfort and lightweight
- Fatigue-free long listening sessions
- Good for music production on the go
- Takes EQ well
Cons
- Lack of bass even after adjustments
- Microphonic cable noise
- Over-ear style takes getting used to
- Pricey for some
- Not ideal for active use or workouts
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Sennheiser IE 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.09 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 7 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 18 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 119 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sennheiser Consumer Audio IE 200 In-Ear Audiophile Headphones - TrueResponse Transducers for Neutral Sound, Impactful Bass, Detachable Braided Cable with Flexible Ear Hooks - Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| 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★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | soundcore | — |
| 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
Sennheiser IE 200
- Strong sound (79th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 10.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 36 specs.
