Soundcore P31i
Soundcore
91 Overall Score
vs
Sony MDR-E9LP
Sony
23 Overall Score
Scores
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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★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | 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 | — |
| 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★ | 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 | — |
| 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
Sony MDR-E9LP
- Strong sound (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average mic (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i1.818score per dollar
vs
Sony MDR-E9LP1.459score per dollar
Soundcore P31i offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore P31i
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.
