Soundcore P31i vs 1MORE Penta Driver P50
Soundcore P31i
1MORE Penta Driver P50
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
1MORE Penta Driver P50
The 1MORE Quad Driver in-ear monitors receive mixed feedback. While many users praise the excellent sound quality and comfortable fit, a significant number report issues with the included USB-C adapter, such as intermittent audio or build quality problems. Durability concerns also arise, with some experiencing loose connections after a few months of use. Overall, the audio performance is highly regarded, but the accessories and long-term reliability are points of contention.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable fit for long wear
- Replaceable cable
- Good selection of eartips
- Great for Hi-Res music with DAC
Cons
- Faulty USB-C adapter
- Durability issues with connections
- Expensive for the build quality
- Poor carrying case quality
- Inconsistent sound on one side
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | 1MORE Penta Driver P50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 8 pairs of silicone/foam ear tips |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 5★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | 1MORE Penta Driver in-Ear Monitor Earphones, Hi-Res Certified Hybrid Multi-Driver HiFi Wired IEM Headphones, Detachable MMCX Connector, MEMS Mic and 3-in-1 Control, for Smartphones/PC/Tablet |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | — |
| 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 | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| 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
1MORE Penta Driver P50
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average connectivity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 29.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 34 specs.
