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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 come with a premium price tag, offering better overall build quality, soundstage, and microphone performance, which could benefit you in calls and meetings. They also support a lossless codec (AptX Adaptive), which means you'll enjoy higher-fidelity audio if your devices also support it. On the other hand, the Soundcore Life P3 are much less expensive while still delivering superior active noise cancelling for potentially better noise isolation, especially handy for air travel or busy environments. Additionally, they have a longer battery life, which is beneficial for extended use, and support wireless charging for convenience. If higher audio fidelity and build and mic quality are your priority and you're okay with a shorter battery life and higher cost, go for the PI7. But if you're looking for value with effective noise cancellation, longer listening time, and lower cost, the Life P3 may suit your needs better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins PI7
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.8
5.7
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
8.1
5.1
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.8
5.9
The Soundcore Life P3 and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Soundcore Life P3 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
6.8
5.5
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair 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 Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good.
Battery
3.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has 3 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$70
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has a price of $399 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $70.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
5.1
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.9
8.8
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Soundcore Life P3 both have very good build quality.
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How the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bowers and Wilkins PI7 | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.9/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 3 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.7 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Chase Bernath | April 2022
"The primary selling point of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is the charging case that can transmit audio from any analog source to the earbuds. If you have a very specific and clear need for that feature, then the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is for you."
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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 Bowers and Wilkins
Bowers and Wilkins is a British audio equipment manufacturer with a focus on innovation and product development. It was founded by a couple of real-life James Bonds, the co-founders John Bowers and Roy Wilkins, who met while working for MI6 during World War II. The company keeps being favored by enthusiasts due to their sound quality, craftsmanship and signature aesthetics.
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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