Soundcore P31i
JLab Flex Open
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
JLab Flex Open
The JLab Flex Open Earbuds are generally well-received, with users praising their comfort, secure fit, and good sound quality for the price. Many appreciate the open-ear design that allows awareness of surroundings and compatibility with glasses. However, some users report fit issues, difficulty with setup instructions, and sound leakage, and a few mention durability concerns.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Secure clip-on design
- Good sound quality
- Open-ear awareness
- Glasses compatible
Cons
- Fit issues for some
- Sound leakage
- Setup instructions unclear
- Volume may need max
- Durability concerns
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P31i | JLab Flex Open | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | clip-on cuff |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 14.199999809265137 Ω | 12 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | HSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes to get 4 hours more playtime | 10 minutes = 1 hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 21 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | — | 400 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore | JLab App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | 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
JLab Flex Open
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Soundcore P31i
JLab Flex Open
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.
