Soundcore P31i vs BASN MMCX
Soundcore P31i
BASN MMCX
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 MMCX
The BASN triple-driver in-ear monitors receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their sound clarity, comfort, and stylish design. Users praise the rich bass and clear highs, especially after finding the right ear tips for a good seal. While a few early units had cable or channel issues, the responsive customer support quickly resolved them, earning high marks for service. Overall, these IEMs are seen as excellent value for the price, comparable to more expensive brands.
Pros
- Excellent sound clarity and detail
- Rich bass with separate driver
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip options
- Stylish marbled design
- Detachable cables for easy replacement
Cons
- Occasional cable or channel issues
- Some units had defects out of the box
- Bass may require EQ adjustment
- Finding the right ear tip seal can be tricky
- Not as durable as some name brands
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | BASN MMCX | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 12 pairs of different sizes |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 3★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 18 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | BASN MMCX in Ear Monitor Headphones,Triple Driver IEM in-Ear Earphone for Musician Drummer, Noise-Isolation HiFi Stereo Earbuds with Two Detachable Cables(Golden Obsidian) |
| 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★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| 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 MMCX
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (68th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 6.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 34 specs.
