Sony MDR-E9LP
Soundcore P30i
What Buyers Say
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
Soundcore P30i
The Soundcore P30i earbuds are widely praised for their excellent value, offering good sound quality, strong bass, and effective noise cancellation at a budget-friendly price. Users consistently highlight the long battery life, comfortable fit, and convenient features like the phone stand case. However, some users experienced package damage during shipping and one noted a wind noise issue during calls. Overall, the sentiment is very positive, with most reviewers highly recommending the product.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good sound quality
- Strong bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
Cons
- Package damage during shipping
- Wind noise during calls
- Some delay in videos
- Bass may be too strong for some
Scores
Specifications
| Sony MDR-E9LP | Soundcore P30i | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | wired | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 2x earbuds | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13.5 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 18 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB | 113 dB★ |
| Codecs | Sony MDRE9LP/BLU Earbud Headphones, Blue | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.1666666716337204 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | Fast Charging |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 45 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
Sony MDR-E9LP
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong sound (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average mic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average connectivity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Soundcore P30i
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony MDR-E9LP offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 73 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 36 specs.
