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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize noise cancellation and battery life for long flights or travel, opt for the JBL Live 670NC with active noise cancelling and a 65-hour battery life. They are on-ear headphones, which can be more comfortable for some, but may not fit securely during exercise. Alternatively, the Soundcore Life P3 earbuds are better for exercise due to their very good use during exercise score and sweatproof certification, plus they come at a budget price. However, they offer shorter battery life and their noise isolation isn't as effective as JBL's active noise cancellation. Soundcore's compact size and earbud design offer portability and discreetness, which might be important if you're often on the go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live 670NC
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.5
5.7
The JBL Live 670NC is only fair for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.4
5.1
The JBL Live 670NC is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6
5.9
The JBL Live 670NC is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JBL Live 670NC is only fair.
Battery
65.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The JBL Live 670NC has 65 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Live 670NC has a price of $100 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $50.
Build Quality
8.0
8.8
The Soundcore Life P3 and JBL Live 670NC both have very good build quality, though the Soundcore Life P3 has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.1
The JBL Live 670NC and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.5
5.5
The Soundcore Life P3 and JBL Live 670NC are both poor for TV and video.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live 670NC | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 65 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 35 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 217 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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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