Soundcore P31i vs ZXQ
Soundcore P31i
ZXQ
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
ZXQ
Overall, users find this neckband-style headset to be a great value for the price, with excellent battery life and decent sound quality. However, some report issues like metallic audio, poor fit for small ears, and wires that are too long and get caught on clothing. A few users experienced glitching or shorting earbuds after months of use, but many still recommend it for its comfort and ease of use.
Pros
- Great battery life
- Good value for money
- Decent sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Easy to set up and use
Cons
- Metallic sound quality
- Poor fit for small ears
- Wires too long and dangle
- Audio glitching after pairing
- Earbuds short out after months
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | ZXQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | neckband |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 6 pairs ear gels |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | ZXQ Bluetooth Neckband Earbuds, in-Ear Wireless Around Neck Headphones with Microphone, 6EQ Modes, 35 Hours Long Playtime, Magnetic Design for Music, Sports-Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.4★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 35 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.5 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 | 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
ZXQ
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong affordability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
ZXQ
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 34 specs.
