Soundcore P31i vs BASN Bmaster Bmaster5
Soundcore P31i
BASN Bmaster Bmaster5
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
BASN Bmaster Bmaster5
The BASN Bmaster 5 IEMs are widely praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and build, especially at the price point. However, a significant minority report durability issues over time, and the bass response is considered too flat for some users, particularly bassists. Vocalists and guitarists find them ideal, with crisp mids and highs, though a few reviews mention sound cutting out or discomfort for larger ear canals.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for the price
- Crisp and clear vocals
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Wide soundstage and natural presentation
- Great for vocalists and guitarists
Cons
- Durability issues over time
- Flat bass response for some
- Sound cutting out/crackling
- Discomfort for large ear canals
- Non-standard Pentacon connectors
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | BASN Bmaster Bmaster5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 12 sizes, silicone and memory foam |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 5★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 12.5 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | BASN Bmaster5 in Ear Monitors, 1DLC Diaphragm+4BA 5 Drivers IEM Earphones with Silver-Plated OFC Cable, Noise Isolation Wired Earbuds for Musicians (Silver) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes to get 4 hours more playtime | — |
| 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
BASN Bmaster Bmaster5
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (65th percentile)
- Below average comfort (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average connectivity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
BASN Bmaster Bmaster5
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.
