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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
Music
6.3
5.7
The Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
5.1
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
5.9
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is good.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$118
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Jaybird Vista 2 has a price of $118 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $50.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.2
5.1
The Jaybird Vista 2 and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.5
The Jaybird Vista 2 and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
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
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jaybird Vista 2 | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$118 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jaybird | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 10/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 35 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.7 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
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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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