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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are looking for premium audio quality and active noise cancelling for a focused listening experience, especially during air travel and exercise, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are the superior choice. However, if price is a significant concern, the Soundcore Life P3 offers commendable noise isolation and a longer battery life, making it a more budget-friendly option. Both models feature in-app equalizer and customization, but the Bose has better overall sound quality and build, while the Soundcore boasts water resistance and comes with wireless charging. Neither earbud is optimized specifically for gaming or high-latency uses. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
- The Soundcore Life P3 has no clear advantages over the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds.
Key differences
Music
8.6
5.7
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
8.8
5.1
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
8.1
5.5
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Cost
$249
$70
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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has a price of $249 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $70.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
5.1
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
5.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.9
9.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Soundcore Life P3 to be excellent for noise reduction, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds to have excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life P3 has very good build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$249 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 21 | 35 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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Soundguys
Christian Thomas | October 2023
"Bose put the time in to fix the major issues with the previous earbuds, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are very befitting of its price point. While you might be tempted to save a few bucks and go with the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II on sale, fight the urge. There are enough upgrades here to justify the newer model."
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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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