Soundcore P31i vs Audio-Technica Solid Bass ATH-CKS5TW
Soundcore P31i
Audio-Technica Solid Bass ATH-CKS5TW
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
Audio-Technica Solid Bass ATH-CKS5TW
The Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent sound quality, especially the deep bass and good detail, along with impressive battery life. However, significant issues with fit, comfort, and reliability are frequently reported, with some units failing to charge or turning on after a short period. The lack of an equalizer in the app and poor button layout are also common complaints.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Deep and powerful bass
- Impressive battery life
- Good noise isolation with foam tips
- Small charging case
Cons
- Uncomfortable fit for some
- Reliability issues (charging, power)
- Poor button layout
- No equalizer in app
- Lacks smart features (Google Assistant, Siri)
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Audio-Technica Solid Bass ATH-CKS5TW | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 10★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 110 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Qualcomm aptX, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.0★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 15 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes to get 4 hours more playtime | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 45 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | Audio-Technica Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX2 |
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
Audio-Technica Solid Bass ATH-CKS5TW
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Strong mic (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
Audio-Technica Solid Bass ATH-CKS5TW
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 37 specs.
