Soundcore P31i vs KZ ZST ZSTPROX
Soundcore P31i
Soundcore
86 Overall Score
vs
KZ ZST ZSTPROX
KZ
38 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
KZ ZST ZSTPROX
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | KZ ZST ZSTPROX | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | over-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 40 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | 110 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | 2026 Latest KZ ZST PRO X USB C Wired Headphones Type-C in Ear Monitors, 1BA 1DD Hybrid Driver Gaming Earbuds USB C Wired Earphones, Deep Bass Sound IEM for Gaming Music Video (USBC with mic, Silver) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| 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 | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| 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
KZ ZST ZSTPROX
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
KZ ZST ZSTPROX
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore P31i
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 36 specs.
