Soundcore P31i vs KICKER TWS3
Soundcore P31i
KICKER TWS3
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
KICKER TWS3
Most users praise the KICKER earbuds for their good sound quality and secure fit during sleep. However, a few report issues with low bass, faint static, and pairing problems, leading to mixed overall sentiment.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Secure fit during sleep
- Loud volume
- Great bass
Cons
- Weak bass for some
- Faint static noise
- Pairing issues
- Not loud enough for some
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | KICKER TWS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.06 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 | KICKER Bluetooth Earbuds TW3 Wireless Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation, 25-Hour Battery Life, in-Ear Headphones with Dual Microphones for Clearest Voice Clarity Touch Controls |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes to get 4 hours more playtime | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 25 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| 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
KICKER TWS3
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong mic (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average battery (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (23rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
KICKER TWS3
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 34 specs.
