Soundcore P31i vs Koss Plug
Soundcore P31i
Koss Plug
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
Koss Plug
Users generally appreciate the sound quality and comfort of these earbuds, noting good bass and a small form factor. However, one reviewer warns they are not durable enough to survive a wash cycle, indicating a potential fragility issue. Overall, the sentiment is positive but with a caution about durability.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Good bass
- Small form factor
- Memory foam ear cushions
Cons
- Not durable (won't survive wash)
- Foam tips may be unfamiliar
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Koss Plug | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Includes 4 extra ear cushions |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 112 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Koss Plug Earbud Noise Isolating Headphones with Memory Foam Cushions, Blue |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 4.2 |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 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★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | soundcore | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
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
Koss Plug
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Strong sound (68th percentile)
- Below average battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average mic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
Koss Plug
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 35 specs.
