Soundcore P31i vs Ououdee S42
Soundcore P31i
Soundcore
86 Overall Score
vs
Ououdee S42
Ououdee
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Soundcore P31i
92 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Sound quality 10
Active noise cancellation 8
Battery life 5
Value for money 7
Companion app 6
Fit and comfort 5
Ououdee S42
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Most users are very satisfied with these earbuds, praising their sound quality, comfort, and value for the price. A few experienced connectivity issues, but overall the feedback is positive.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for money
- Loud volume
- Works like stereo headphones
Cons
- Connectivity issues with some phones
Sound quality 4
Value for money 3
Comfort 2
Connectivity 1
Volume 1
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Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Ououdee S42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 13 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 | 5.3★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| 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 | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs | 60 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 | IPX7 |
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
Ououdee S42
- Strong battery (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Strong mic (65th percentile)
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
Ououdee S42
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore P31i
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 34 specs.
