Soundcore P31i vs Philips TAE5008/38
Soundcore P31i
Philips TAE5008/38
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
Philips TAE5008/38
These wired earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the affordable price, good sound quality with bass and treble, and comfortable fit, especially for use with iPods and iPhones. However, several verified buyers report poor microphone quality, static noise, and issues with the rubber casing falling off. A detailed German review criticizes the active noise cancellation as ineffective and the volume control as poorly designed, leading to a return.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Good sound quality with bass and treble
- Comfortable fit
- Works with iPod and iPhone
- Compact design
Cons
- Poor microphone quality
- Static noise issues
- Rubber casing falls off
- Ineffective active noise cancellation
- Poor volume control design
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Philips TAE5008/38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | three sizes of interchangeable rubber ear tips |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | PHILIPS Wired Earbuds USB C with Microphone, in Ear Type C Headphones with mic, Powerful Bass, Lightweight, USB-C Wired Earphones, 3-Button in-line Remote Ear Buds (Black-Gray) (White) |
| 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 | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| 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
Philips TAE5008/38
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong affordability (72nd percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average connectivity (23rd percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 35 specs.
