Soundcore P31i
Soundcore
90 Overall Score
vs
KZ Castor Pro
KZ
41 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Fitness
Travel
Gaming
Music
Commute
Calls
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | KZ Castor Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | KZ Castor Pro Tunable in Ear Monitor, HiFi Improved Bass in Ear Headphone, Dual-Dynamic Driver Gaming Earbuds, IEM Earphones with 2PIN-C Detachable Cable |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | — |
| 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★ | — |
| 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92th percentile)92th %ile
KZ Castor Pro
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sound (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Below average mic (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i1.806score per dollar
vs
KZ Castor Pro0.936score per dollar
Soundcore P31i offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore P31i
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
