True Wireless
Soundcore P31i
76Great
$27
Full review dataSoundcore P31i vs Vivo TWS Air2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Soundcore P31i comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 76. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Soundcore P31i - Great overall at around $27.
True Wireless
Vivo TWS Air2
62Average
$18
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Soundcore P31i
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery8.0
Calls6.0
Value8.5
Vivo TWS Air2
Sound6.0
Battery6.0
Calls7.5
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Soundcore P31i | Vivo TWS Air2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $27 | $18 |
| HearWiki score | 76 / 100 · Great | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 11 mm titanium-coated | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 14.2 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 14.2 Ω | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.x | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | AAC, SBC, LC3 |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | - | 55 ms |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 6 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | - |
| Battery incl. case | 50 h | 30 h |
| Full charge time | 180 min | 60 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 3.5 h | 10 min = 2 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | - |
| ANC type | adaptive | none |
| Transparency mode | Yes | No |
| Companion app | Yes | No |
| Custom EQ | Yes | No |
| Wear detection | No | No |
| Controls | touch | buttons |
| Voice assistant | yes | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 59 g | 3.6 g |
| Case weight | - | 38 g |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP54 |
| Foldable | - | No |
| Detachable cable | - | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 2 |
What reviewers said
Soundcore P31i
The Soundcore P31i are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that pack a surprisingly robust feature set, including adaptive noise cancellation, LDAC support, and multi-device connectivity. With a durable IP55 rating, long battery life, and a comfortable fit, they're a solid pick for workouts and daily commutes without breaking the bank.
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC for the price
- Pro:Long battery life with charging case
- Pro:LDAC support for high-quality audio
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Battery life drops noticeably with ANC on
- Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve
Vivo TWS Air2
The Vivo TWS Air2 are budget-friendly semi-in-ear earbuds that prioritize clear call performance, especially in indoor and outdoor settings, while keeping features minimal. They offer a straightforward, no-frills experience with decent battery life and multipoint connectivity, though they face stiff competition from slightly more expensive rivals that add more versatility.
- Pro:Good phone call quality in various environments
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable semi-in-ear design
- Pro:Supports Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint
- Con:Limited controls and features
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Lacks app support and custom EQ
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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