Nothing Ear (a) White
Score: 86/100
Soundcore P31i
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Nothing Ear (a) in white offers the same transparent design, hybrid ANC and long battery life as the black version, but shares the same compromises in sound balance and lack of wireless charging.
The P31i offers premium-grade adaptive ANC, long battery life and AI translation, positioning it as a strong mid-range contender. Its 11 mm drivers and six-mic system provide solid audio and call quality, though touch controls and lack of spatial audio limit its appeal to audiophiles.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9.5 hours | 10 hoursbest | |
11 mmbest | 11 mmbest | |
8,000 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.8 gbest | 59 g |
12 months | 18 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | LDAC, Hi-Res Audio |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 18 months |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.8 g | 59 g |
IP Rating | IP54 | IP55 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9.5 hours | 10 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers commend the comfortable lightweight build, battery life and app integration, while noting mediocre audio fidelity, underwhelming ANC and missing wireless charging.
Users love the eye-catching design, battery longevity and clear calls, yet many complain about ANC not meeting expectations and occasional Bluetooth instability.
Professional reviewers commend the P31i for delivering premium-grade ANC (-52 dB) and a powerful 11 mm titanium driver package at a competitive price. They highlight the adaptive ANC, extensive six-mic AI call system, and the impressive 50-hour total battery life as major strengths, while noting the absence of spatial audio and high-resolution codecs as drawbacks for audiophiles.
Everyday users rave about the earbuds' price-to-performance ratio, praising the strong ANC, bass response, and the useful AI translation feature. Common complaints focus on overly sensitive touch controls and the need to experiment with ear-tip sizes for a secure fit.
“Best budget earbuds with great design”
“Battery life is insane - lasts days”
“Calls are crystal clear, even in wind”
