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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 will cost you more but offer better overall sound quality, comfort, and active noise cancellation for activities such as air travel. They also have a special low latency mode, making them suitable for gaming and watching videos. On the other hand, Soundcore Life P3 earbuds are more affordable and have a longer battery life with their case. Additionally, Soundcore offers customizable sound settings through an app, which is a feature not available for the AirPods Pro 2. If budget is a primary concern and you want longer playtime and sound customization, consider the Soundcore Life P3. If superior sound, active noise cancellation, and features catered to Apple devices are important to you and cost is less of an issue, then Apple AirPods Pro 2 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro 2
Good for music
Good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.0/10
5.7/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
8.4/10
5.1/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.8/10
5.1/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8/10
5.9/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
7.8/10
5.5/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$70
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has a price of $199 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $70.
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Soundcore Life P3 are both excellent for noise reduction.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Airpods Pro 2 to have excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life P3 has very good build quality.
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How the Apple Airpods Pro 2 and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"Apple's upgraded H2 chip begets better active noise canceling (ANC) and battery life, while the case's U1 chip and integrated speaker lets you precisely locate it from the Find My app. If you own an iPhone, the new AirPods Pro is an obvious choice."
"Anker continues its trend of stealth releases, recently dropping the Soundcore Life P3 out of nowhere. This product essentially replaces the disappointing Life A2 NC as the brand’s flagship ANC model under $100. It comes with bassy audio and enough features to give even the best noise-cancelling earbuds pause."
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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