Soundcore P31i
JBL Live Pro 2
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
JBL Live Pro 2
The JBL Live Pro 2 TWS earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, bass, noise cancellation, and build durability, with some noting they survived extreme conditions like washing machines or house fires. However, a significant number of reviewers report issues with fit (earbuds falling out), touch controls being triggered by sunlight or wind, Bluetooth connectivity problems, and reliability concerns such as one earbud dying or becoming quieter over time. Battery life is also a common complaint, with several users finding it shorter than expected.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Powerful bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Durable build
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Earbuds fall out
- Touch controls triggered by sunlight
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- One earbud dies or gets quieter
- Battery life shorter than expected
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | JBL Live Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 3x Different-Sized Pair of Ear Tips |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | Bluetooth 5 |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes to get 4 hours more playtime | 15 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Hey Google or Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | JBL Headphones App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
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
JBL Live Pro 2
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 5.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 38 specs.
