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Philips Freddie vs Soundcore Q31i

What Freddie does better (2) and where Q31i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Philips Freddie
Philips · 2025Freddie
2 advantages≈ $95
vs
Soundcore Q31i
Soundcore · 2026Q31i
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls7.9

Why is Freddie better than Q31i?

  1. Lowest frequency12 Hz vs 20 Hz+67%
  2. Driver size50 mm vs 40 mm+25%

Why is Q31i better than Freddie?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Freddie: Yes
  2. Weight296 g vs 267 g+11%
  3. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore Q31iSoundcore Q31i≈ $859.0
Sound
FitOn-ear—
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size50 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency12 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity101 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—80 h
Charging time—2 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—6
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight296 g267 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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