Nothing Ear Black
Score: 84/100
Soundcore P31i
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Nothing Ear (a) delivers audiophile-grade sound, solid hybrid ANC and impressive battery life in a lightweight, IP-rated package. It shines with its customizable EQ and multipoint connectivity but falls short of flagship ANC performance and has limited ecosystem features.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
8.5 hours | 10 hoursbest | |
11 mmbest | 11 mmbest | |
20 Hzbest | — | |
40,000 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.6 gbest | 59 g |
12 months | 18 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 | 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) | 4.6 g | 59 g |
IP Rating | IP54 | IP55 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8.5 hours | 10 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the sound quality, EQ flexibility and battery life, but note that ANC does not meet its claimed attenuation and that the lack of aptX/LE Audio is a drawback.
Everyday users love the rich sound and long battery, while complaining about inconsistent ANC performance and occasional Bluetooth hiccups.
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.
“Hands down, best set of earbuds for the price. I regret purchasing more expensive brand-type earbuds.”
“Very impressed with the noise cancelling-works really well on long flights.”
“Audio quality is great for the price… lots of settings to play around with in the app.”
