True Wireless
Bluedio T-Elf
35Weak
$35
Full review dataBluedio T-Elf vs Soundcore P31i/R60i NC: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Soundcore P31i/R60i NC comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Soundcore P31i/R60i NC - Great overall at around $27.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Bluedio T-Elf
Sound5.0
Battery4.0
Calls1.2
Value3.0
Soundcore P31i/R60i NC
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.0
Calls7.0
Value9.0
Specifications
| Spec | Bluedio T-Elf | Soundcore P31i/R60i NC |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $35 | $27 |
| HearWiki score | 35 / 100 · Weak | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | - | dynamic |
| Driver size | - | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | - | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-15kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | - | 14.2 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Wireless | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | 5.x | 6.1 |
| Bluetooth version | - | 6.1 |
| Codecs | AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | - | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 7 h | 10 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 16 h | 50 h |
| Full charge time | 60 min | 60 min |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 3.5 h |
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | - | touch |
| Voice assistant | - | Google Fast Pair |
| Design | ||
| Weight | - | 4.2 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 6 |
What reviewers said
Bluedio T-Elf
The Bluedio T-Elf is an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver passable audio but stumble elsewhere. Its cheap construction, unstable fit, awkward controls, and unreliable connectivity are compounded by a major battery charging flaw, making it hard to recommend despite the low price.
- Pro:Decent sound for the price
- Pro:Active noise cancellation included
- Pro:IPX4 water resistance
- Con:Serious charging bug can render them unusable
- Con:Flaky Bluetooth connection
- Con:Uncomfortable, flimsy fit
Soundcore P31i/R60i NC
The Soundcore P31i/R60i NC delivers exceptional value in the budget TWS market, combining adaptive noise cancellation, solid battery life, and a lively, customizable sound profile. It also includes handy extras like multipoint connectivity, transparency mode, and real-time translation, making it a well-rounded pick for under $50.
- Pro:Outstanding price-to-performance ratio
- Pro:Engaging and adjustable sound with EQ
- Pro:Effective adaptive noise cancellation
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Average battery life with ANC on
- Con:Touch controls may be overly sensitive
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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