What the Soundcore Q31i is built to do
- Amazon price
- $79.99
- Customer rating
- 4.3
- Customer reviews
- 108
- Typical price over 90 days
- $89.50
- Difference
- $9.51 (11 percent)
The Soundcore by Anker Q31i is an over-ear active noise cancelling pair, and it sits at $79.99. That's a little under the typical price over the last 90 days of $89.50, and it matches the all-time low we've seen. Our advice is to treat it as a commute and workday pair rather than a critical-listening set.
How your phone, laptop or console gets connected
The Q31i is certified for high-resolution playback over both wired and wireless paths, and it supports LDAC. That codec does the heavy lifting here, so your source matters. Android phones that let you switch to LDAC will get the most from it, while iPhone and most laptops fall back to standard Bluetooth codecs.
Adaptive ANC uses four microphones that adjust in real time, and the design accounts for glasses, hair and movement. Three microphones handle calls with AI noise reduction working to separate your voice from traffic, café din or office chatter.
At $79.99 the driver spec is worth noting: 40 mm silk-and-ceramic drivers with a stated output up to 98 dB. There are no wired or low-latency gaming modes listed, so if you need those, check the port layout and Bluetooth latency before buying.
Where the Q31i fits and when to pass
The earcups are oval and shaped from 2,000+ head-shape measurements, with softer memory foam and extra ear room compared with a baseline fit, which is the part that matters for long wear. The soundcore app handles HearID, EQ modes, Spatial Audio and ANC adjustments, and firmware updates arrive over the air.
Battery life is central to what this headphone offers. Anker rates the Q31i for as many as 50 hours of playback when noise cancellation is running, and as many as 80 hours with it switched off. A quick 10-minute charge adds 10 hours of listening when you're heading out the door. The review count sits at 108, a modest signal, so weigh your own priorities before you commit.
Before buying, check the physical ports on your source devices and whether your phone supports LDAC, since iPhone users won't get that codec.
Spec sheet
| Model | D1404 |
|---|---|
| Color | Cream White |
| Size | standard |
