Neckband
OPPO Enco M31
Not yet scored
$22
Full review dataOPPO Enco M31 vs Soundcore Life U2i: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the OPPO Enco M31 vs Soundcore Life U2i, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Neckband
Soundcore Life U2i
64Good
$30
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Soundcore Life U2i leads on 4 of 5 measures.
- OPPO Enco M31
- Soundcore Life U2i
HearWiki score
-
64
Sound
-
6.0
Battery
-
7.7
Calls
-
5.8
Price (USD)
$22
$30
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
Soundcore Life U2i (2023) against OPPO Enco M31 (2020). The OPPO Enco M31 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against SBC. It also adds Multipoint pairing.
- Enco M312020
- Life U2i20233 yr newer
What differsEnco M31Life U2i
- Top codec
- LDAC
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, USB-C, Water resistance.
Specifications
Enco M31Life U2i
- Type
- Neckband
- Neckband
- Price (USD)
- $22
- $30
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 64
- Released
- 2020
- 2023
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 9.2 mm dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 9.2 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 101.9 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 12 h
- 24 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 12 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 60 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 22 g
- 28.3 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- noise-cancelling mic
- cVc 8.0
What reviewers said
OPPO Enco M31
The OPPO Enco M31 are affordable wireless neckband earphones that stand out with LDAC support for high-resolution audio streaming. They offer a balanced sound profile with a Bass Mode toggle, IPX5 water resistance, and a lightweight design, making them a solid budget choice for everyday listening and calls.
- Pro:LDAC support for high-quality wireless audio
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable neckband design
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts and outdoor use
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Battery life is modest at 12 hours
- Con:Single microphone may limit call quality in noisy environments
Soundcore Life U2i
The Soundcore Life U2i is an affordable wireless neckband that focuses on delivering solid audio performance for its price point. While it lacks active noise cancellation, its in-ear design offers some passive isolation, and the 24-hour battery life is a standout feature for budget-conscious listeners. It's a straightforward, no-frills option with a light build and IPX5 sweat resistance for active use.
- Pro:Strong 24-hour battery life
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable neckband design
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Only SBC Bluetooth codec support
- Con:No multi-device pairing
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