Nothing Ear (a)
Nothing
59 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore P31i
Soundcore
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Fitness
Travel
Gaming
Music
Commute
Calls
Specifications
| Nothing Ear (a) | Soundcore P31i | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic Driver |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 14.199999809265137 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 120 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.1 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 42.5 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 42.5 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | soundcore |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Yes | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Ear (a)
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (2th percentile)2th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
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
Pricing
Nothing Ear (a)0.751score per dollar
vs
Soundcore P31i2.422score per dollar
Soundcore P31i offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore P31i
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 35 specs.
