Soundcore P31i vs DCMEKA A09Pro
Soundcore P31i
DCMEKA A09Pro
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
DCMEKA A09Pro
These budget IEMs deliver impressive sound quality that rivals much pricier models, with clear audio, strong bass, and good comfort. However, durability is a concern—some units have glue failures and cable tangling issues. Noise isolation is decent for casual use but insufficient for loud environments like drumming. Overall, they offer excellent value for the price if you can overlook the build flaws.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit with over-ear loops
- Strong bass response
- Clear and accurate audio
- Good value compared to expensive brands
Cons
- Poor noise isolation for loud environments
- Glue failure causing parts to detach
- Cables tangle easily
- Short cord length for running
- No cinch clasp for wires
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | DCMEKA A09Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9.199999809265137 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 108 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Dual Driver IEMs for Gaming - 9.2mm+6mm HiFi in-Ear Monitors with Detachable MMCX, 4N Silver-Plated OFC Cable & Noise-Isolating Ear Tips (Wired Earbuds for Music/Studio) |
| 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 | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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
DCMEKA A09Pro
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 35 specs.
