Anker soundcore Q31i review

The Q31i is the most complete package we found under $100. soundcore documents 4-mic adaptive noise cancelling that adjusts in real time to your surroundings and to the seal around your ears, with 5 noise cancelling levels in the app. Battery life is rated at up to 50 hours with ANC on and 80 hours with it off, and a 10-minute charge adds 10 hours. For music, the headphones carry Hi-Res Audio certification for wired and wireless use and support LDAC on Android, with dual-diaphragm 40 mm drivers. Calls use three microphones with AI noise reduction. Bluetooth 6 and multipoint let a phone and laptop stay paired. The trade-offs are small but real: LDAC only switches on in the app and only with multipoint turned off, noise cancelling does not work over the cable, and 265 g is on the heavier side. At $89.99, with a coupon on top when we checked, few rivals match the spec sheet.

Who it is for

Most buyers who want the most documented features for under $100, especially Android users who care about LDAC.

Price

$89.99 at soundcore's US store when checked; a $20 coupon code was also offered.

Color $89.99 Flexible installment payment options available.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• 4-mic adaptive noise cancelling with 5 levels in the app
• Up to 50 hours with ANC on and 80 hours with ANC off
• LDAC and Hi-Res Audio certification, wired and wireless
• Three call microphones with AI noise reduction
• Bluetooth 6 with multipoint connection

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Adaptive noise cancelling that soundcore says accounts for glasses, hair and movement
• Strength: 10-minute quick charge adds 10 hours of playback
• Strength: HearID 5.0 builds a personal sound profile in the app
• Weakness: LDAC needs dual-device connection turned off and works only on Android
• Weakness: Noise cancelling is not available in wired mode
• Weakness: At 265 g it is heavier than the Q20i and Sony

Key facts

• Battery: Up to 50 hours ANC on, 80 hours off
• Quick charge: 10 minutes for 10 hours
• Codecs: LDAC (Android, via app)
• Bluetooth: Version 6, multipoint
• Weight: 265 g

Where it ranks

Anker soundcore Q31i is No. 1 in our Best Budget Headphones verdict.