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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize call quality and use during exercise, the Jaybird Vista 2 offers superior mic quality and is more fitted for physical activities, additionally with features like sweatproof and dustproof certification, and a secure fit with silicone fins. However, the Soundcore Life P3 provides better noise isolation and a longer battery life, at a generally lower price, which might be more appealing if you're looking for value and plan to use them during long commutes or flights. Neither is optimized for gaming or TV due to latency, but for typical use in music and calls, these are the main distinctions. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Jaybird Vista 2
  • Very good for phone calls
  • Best in class for exercise
  • Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
  • The Soundcore Life P3 has no clear advantages over the Jaybird Vista 2.

Key differences

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Music

6.3
Vista 2
Life P3
5.7
The Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.

Phone Calls

8.0
Vista 2
Life P3
5.1
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

9.0
Vista 2
Life P3
5.9
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Vista 2
Life P3
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is good.

Battery

6.0 Hours
Vista 2
Life P3
7.0 Hours
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.

Cost

$80
Vista 2
Life P3
$70
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$60

$70

$80

$90

$100

The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $80 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $70.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

5.2
Vista 2
Life P3
5.1
The Jaybird Vista 2 and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for gaming.

TV and Video

5.6
Vista 2
Life P3
5.5
The Jaybird Vista 2 and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for TV and video.

Build Quality

9.0
Vista 2
Life P3
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jaybird Vista 2 to have excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life P3 has very good build quality.

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How the Jaybird Vista 2 and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Jaybird Vista 2Soundcore Life P3
Jaybird Vista 2Soundcore Life P3

GENERAL

Price
$80
$70
Brand
JaybirdSoundcore
Release Date
June 1, 2021June 1, 2021
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.4/105.8/10
Phone Calls Score
8/105.1/10
Gaming Score
5.3/105.2/10
TV and Video Score
5.6/105.5/10
Exercise Score
10/108.4/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
6 Hours7 Hours
Wireless charging
YesYes
Charging time
3 Hours0.8 Hours
Bluetooth version
55
Case Battery Life
2435

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
7/109.1/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
7/106.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108.8/10
Comfort score
7.9/107.6/10
Size
LargeSmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
6.7 Grams4.5 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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Sound Guys

Chase Bernath | September 2022
"Compared to the original Vista, the Jaybird Vista 2 adds some key features including ANC and SurroundSense to control how much environmental noise you hear. If you're an athlete and are looking for rugged earbuds with tons of customization options, the Jaybird Vista 2 makes for a good option—but only if you are able to achieve a proper fit from the proprietary ear tips."

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 Jaybird

Jaybird is an American headphone and activity tracker manufacturer focused on the exercise and sports market. The company was founded in 2006 by Judd Armstrong who sought for a product that was thoroughly sweatproof and that wouldn’t get in the way during physical activity. Jaybird is a part of the Swiss company Logitech International, since 2016.

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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