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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX offer premium quality sound, build, and active noise cancelling, suitable for high-fidelity music enjoyment and air travel but are on the higher end cost-wise. They also have a good battery life both in the earbuds and the case, with a convenient wireless charging feature. On the other hand, the Soundcore Life P3 is more budget-friendly, with strong noise isolation and a secure fit for exercise, though it compromises on sound quality and doesn't support lossless codec for high-quality audio streaming. If cost isn't an issue and you prioritize overall sound and build quality, go for the Beoplay EX; if you're looking for affordability and a product that's good for workouts, consider the Life P3. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
- The Soundcore Life P3 has no clear advantages over the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX.
Key differences
Music
7.9
5.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is good for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
9.3
5.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
8.9
5.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX is very good.
Cost
$399
$70
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$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has a price of $399 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $70.
Build Quality
10.0
8.8
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has best in class build quality, while the Soundcore Life P3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
5.1
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
5.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | 35 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Leaf and Core
Danielle | January 2023
"If you’ve wanted truly wireless headphones, but couldn’t pick them up because they sound terrible, these will be the headphones that win you over. If you’re the kind of person who would consider spending $400 on headphones, these are the right truly wireless headphones for you."
Soundcore Life P3
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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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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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