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 Bmaster5 in-ear monitors deliver exceptional sound quality and value, with many users praising the clarity, bass response, and lack of listener fatigue. However, a recurring issue is that the decorative caps on the earbuds tend to fall off, and some users experienced cable or connection problems. The included memory foam tips are highly recommended for better fit and sound isolation. Customer service is consistently described as excellent, with quick replacements provided when issues arise.
Pros
- Excellent sound clarity and bass
- Great value for money
- Comfortable fit with memory foam tips
- Superb customer service
- Durable build and metal case
Cons
- Decorative caps fall off easily
- Cable or connection issues
- Bulky fit protruding from ear
- Ear loop lacks torque
- Initial bass issues with silicone tips
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★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 8 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 5★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 13 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | BASN Bmaster5 in Ear Monitor,5 Drivers IEM Headphones with 3.5&4.4mm Jack |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| 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★ | proprietary |
| 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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (68th percentile)
- Strong mic (65th percentile)
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (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 34 specs.
