Soundcore P31i vs Plugfones Guardian Plus PGP-UY
Soundcore P31i
Plugfones Guardian Plus PGP-UY
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
Plugfones Guardian Plus PGP-UY
These earplug-style headphones are a hit among welders and motorcyclists who need hearing protection and music. Users praise the noise isolation, comfort under helmets, and surprising bass, but some report durability issues and finicky volume controls. The replaceable ear tips and inline mic are appreciated, though the basic version without controls is preferred by some.
Pros
- Excellent noise isolation as earplugs
- Comfortable under motorcycle helmet
- Surprisingly good bass response
- Replaceable ear tips for hygiene
- Inline microphone and volume controls
Cons
- Volume control randomly changes level
- Durability issues after months of use
- Sticks out slightly from ears under helmet
- No clear left/right marking
- Silicone tips provide poor sound and isolation
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Plugfones Guardian Plus PGP-UY | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | ComforTiered Foam & Silicone plugs |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| 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★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| 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
Plugfones Guardian Plus PGP-UY
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong affordability (67th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Strong mic (65th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 7.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 34 specs.
