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Updated January 10, 2024·
For an immersive music and gaming experience, EPOS PC38X would be superior due to its higher sound quality and exceptional microphone. However, they are wired and not as portable as the Soundcore Life P3 earbuds, which offer good noise isolation and wireless convenience. The Soundcore Life P3 also supports wireless charging, making it more practical for travel and exercise, plus they come with an app for customization. If budget is a concern, the Life P3 are notably less expensive while still providing a solid, versatile audio solution. The PC38X are better for a dedicated, stationary listening environment, particularly where detailed sound and vocal clarity are paramount. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.5
5.7
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
10.0
5.1
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Phone Calls
10.0
5.1
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
5.9
The EPOS PC38X is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
9.0
5.5
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Battery
N/A
7.0 Hours
The EPOS PC38X does not have a battery. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$139
$80
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The EPOS PC38X has a price of $139 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $80.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Soundcore Life P3 and EPOS PC38X both have very good build quality.
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How the EPOS PC38X and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| EPOS PC38X | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$139 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | EPOS | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 10/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 249.4 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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EPOS PC38X
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Everyday Listening
Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
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 EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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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