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Soundcore P31i vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8

What P31i does better (5) and where Redmi Buds 8 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Soundcore P31i
Soundcore · 2026P31i
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ $45
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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi Buds 8
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $45
8.7Noise control & calls9.3
8.5Battery5.4

Why is P31i better than Redmi Buds 8?

  1. Total with charging case50 h vs 12 h4.2×
  2. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 6 h+33%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  4. LDACYes · Redmi Buds 8: No
  5. Bluetooth version6.1 vs 5.4+13%

Why is Redmi Buds 8 better than P31i?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 11 h+10%
Specifications

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Soundcore P31iSoundcore P31i≈ $459.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Noise reduction (claimed)52 dB—
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h11 h
Battery life with ANC8 h6 h
Total with charging case50 h12 h
Battery capacity—44 mAh
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 3,5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version6.15.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, SBCLHDC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
Design & build
Protection ratingIP55IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursMidnight Black, Pearl White, Light Blue, Rose Gold—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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