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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you're looking for a wired over-ear experience, choose the Audio Technica ATH M20X, which offers strong sound quality and durability at a budget-friendly price. They are particularly suitable for studio work and casual listening but lack the convenience of wireless connectivity and active noise cancellation. On the other hand, if wireless features and portability are important to you, the Soundcore Life P3 might be the better choice, with their noise-canceling capabilities, compact design, and in-built mic for calls. However, keep in mind they are slightly more expensive and might not match the Audio Technica's sound quality for professional use. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M20X
  • Good for music
  • Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
  • Very good for exercise
  • Very good for air travel

Key differences

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Music

7.6
ATH M20X
Life P3
5.7
The Audio Technica ATH M20X is good for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.

Gaming

6.2
ATH M20X
Life P3
5.1
The Audio Technica ATH M20X is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.

Phone Calls

4.3
ATH M20X
Life P3
5.1
The Soundcore Life P3 and Audio Technica ATH M20X are both poor for phone calls, though the Soundcore Life P3 is somewhat better.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

6.7
ATH M20X
Life P3
5.9
The Audio Technica ATH M20X is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.

TV and Video

7.6
ATH M20X
Life P3
5.5
The Audio Technica ATH M20X is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.

Noise Reduction

6.0
ATH M20X
Life P3
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X is only fair.

Battery

N/A
ATH M20X
Life P3
7.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M20X does not have a battery. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

6.9
ATH M20X
Life P3
8.8
The Soundcore Life P3 has very good build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M20X has only fair build quality.
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Cost

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$50
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The Audio Technica ATH M20X has a price of $49 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $50.

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How the Audio Technica ATH M20X and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Audio Technica ATH M20XSoundcore Life P3
Audio Technica ATH M20XSoundcore Life P3

GENERAL

Price
$49
$50
Brand
Audio TechnicaSoundcore
Release Date
January 1, 2014June 1, 2021
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.6/105.8/10
Phone Calls Score
4.4/105.1/10
Gaming Score
6.2/105.2/10
TV and Video Score
7.7/105.5/10
Exercise Score
4.1/108.4/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A7 Hours
Wireless charging
N/AYes
Charging time
N/A0.8 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5
Case Battery Life
N/A35

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
6/109.1/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
N/A6.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
6.9/108.8/10
Comfort score
5.8/107.6/10
Size
N/ASmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
190 Grams4.5 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated

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Audio Technica ATH M20X

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Soundguys

Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"Audio-Technica positively defies what you can expect for around $50. Ultimately, Audio-Technica did not design the ATH-M20x to go on the subway with you. It’s for the budget-conscious, do-it-yourself producer, podcaster, or studio that needs to buy tracking cans in bulk. If you don’t need the most deluxe, comfortable headphones, maybe you’ll like the ATH-M20x for its spartan functionality. The headphones are aimed at giving you the minimum requirements without it feeling like a sacrifice."

Soundcore Life P3

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Tom's Guide

Alex Bracetti | July 2021
"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 Audio Technica

Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.

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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