Why is P30i better than P31i?
P30i has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is P31i better than P30i?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · P30i: Yes
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
- LDACNo · P30i: Yes
- Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6.1+15%
- Total with charging case45 h vs 50 h+11%
- Noise reduction (claimed)42 dB vs 52 dB+24%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | — |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive ANC | — | Yes |
| Noise reduction (claimed) | 42 dB | 52 dB |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | — | 6 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 10 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 40 h |
| Total with charging case | 45 h | 50 h |
| Charging time | 1 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 10 min → 2 h | 10 min → 3,5 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.3 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Colours | Black, White, Sky Blue, Green, Pink | Midnight Black, Pearl White, Light Blue, Rose Gold |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
