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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a more natural sound and use your audio device mostly in quiet environments, the Audio Technica ATH M30X with its over-ear, closed-back design would be a strong choice, especially for critical listening. However, bear in mind these do not have active noise cancellation and are bulkier, thus less portable. Conversely, the Soundcore Life P3 earbuds come with active noise cancellation and are more compact, making them suitable if you commute or travel frequently and want to block out ambient noise. They also feature an integrated microphone, lending themselves well to taking calls or virtual meetings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M30X
- 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
Music
7.6
5.7
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is good for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
6.6
5.1
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3
5.1
The Soundcore Life P3 and Audio Technica ATH M30X are both poor for phone calls, though the Soundcore Life P3 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.9
5.9
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
7.9
5.5
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair.
Battery
N/A
7.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M30X does not have a battery. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
7.2
8.8
The Soundcore Life P3 has very good build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X has good build quality.
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Cost
$69
$70
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$60
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$90
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The Audio Technica ATH M30X has a price of $69 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $70.
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How the Audio Technica ATH M30X and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH M30X | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$69 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2014 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 35 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | August 2023
"The Audio-Technica ATH-M30x is a great choice for anybody that needs a decent set of over-ear studio monitors. While the frequency response is not totally spot on, it works for basically every situation reasonably well. The sound quality and reasonably good comfort promote its candidacy as a great pick for $69 USD."
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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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