Overview
The Soundcore P31i and R60i NC wireless earphones by Anker stand out as one of the best value-for-money options among all wireless earbuds, offering a blend of features that appeal to a broad audience for under $50.
Sound Quality
- The earphones deliver a spacious and immersive sound, allowing users to clearly perceive directional sounds such as footsteps and explosions, with impactful bass and no harsh volume peaks.
- Gaming mode maintains a strong performance, especially when using the LDAC codec on Android, resulting in an even wider soundstage.
- The earphones are tuned for mass appeal, emphasizing both low frequencies and higher (especially female) vocals. The bass is deep and powerful, with mid-bass providing a fast, punchy thump. At higher volume levels, the bass can become particularly intense — which may be enjoyable or distracting depending on personal preference.
- Lower mids are emphasized, giving genres like blues and jazz a warm and textured quality.
- Treble remains relaxed and smooth, avoiding harshness even on cymbals and high-pitched instruments.
- Across genres and volumes, instruments and details often separate nicely to the left and right, especially in well-recorded tracks, making the earphones entertaining at any volume.
Active Noise Cancelling and Features
- The P31i / R60i NC offer impressive active noise cancelling (ANC), reducing persistent low and middle-frequency background noise effectively. This ANC is stronger than what’s found in the Liberty 5 and P41i models, making it suitable even for sleep in noisy environments.
- Transparency mode is decent, allowing users to hear their surroundings when needed.
- Earphones support sound customization and real-time translation features, adding to their versatility.
Battery Performance
- While the P41i model provides longer playback time per charge, the P31i / R60i’s ANC is stronger. This makes the P31i/R60i NC a robust option for those prioritizing ANC and overall sound experience over maximum battery duration.
Usability
- The earbuds fit comfortably, though a slight adjustment may be needed for optimal noise-cancelling effect—this is common for earbuds in general.
- Suitable for a wide range of genres, use cases, and environments, from commuting to gaming to office work.
Quotes
"The Soundcore P31i / R60i NC entertains with a strong bass, textured lows and controlled treble — and even adds some nice left-right details on top."
"For not even 50 dollars, the Soundcore P31i / R60i NC offers great battery life, good Active Noise Cancelling, an engaging sound, plenty of sound customization, soundscapes and even terrific realtime translation!"
"The Soundcore P31i / R60i NC is a model everyone looking for wireless earphones should consider. It has unbeatable value for money."
Author's Summary:
The Soundcore P31i / R60i NC earphones provide immersive sound, powerful noise cancellation, and broad appeal, making them a top pick for budget wireless earbuds.
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Scarbir — 2025-12-01