Soundcore P31i
Sony MDR-E9LP
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
Sony MDR-E9LP
The product receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its comfort, affordability, and reliability, especially for those who get headaches from other earphones. However, many complain about poor sound quality, poor fit, and durability issues like one ear failing after 13 months.
Pros
- Comfortable for long use
- Affordable price
- No charging needed
- Good for headache sufferers
- Simple and reliable design
Cons
- Poor sound quality
- Poor fit for some ears
- Durability issues
- No microphone or controls
- Flat and bassless sound
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Sony MDR-E9LP | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | wired |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 2x earbuds |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 13.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 18 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 104 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sony in-Ear Earbud Headphones with Remote and Deep Bass, Blue, MDR-E9LP |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| 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★ | — |
| 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
Sony MDR-E9LP
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Sony MDR-E9LP offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 35 specs.
