Soundcore P31i vs Philips PRO6305
Soundcore P31i
Philips PRO6305
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
Philips PRO6305
The Philips Pro 6305 wired earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their sound quality and comfort, with many users praising the rich bass, clear highs, and well-balanced mids. A few critical reviews note that the bass can overwhelm the highs and that the earbuds may be too large for small ears, but overall they are seen as excellent value for money, especially compared to pricier competitors. The comfortable fit and durable build are frequently highlighted, though some users mention the plastic feel and cable quality as minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Rich bass and clear highs
- Comfortable fit for long sessions
- Excellent value for money
- Good passive noise isolation
- Durable build quality
Cons
- Bass can overwhelm highs
- Too large for small ears
- Plastic feel and build
- Cable quality could be better
- Requires external DAC for iPhones
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | Philips PRO6305 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 3 sizes |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Philips Pro Wired Earbuds with Microphone, Hi-Res Audio Earphones with Cord, Lightweight and Comfortable Wired in Ear Headphones with Mic, Powerful and Clear Sound for All Your Audio Experiences |
| 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 | — |
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
Philips PRO6305
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (71st percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (68th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 34 specs.
