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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize noise isolation and plan on using your headphones while traveling or in noisy environments, the Soundcore Life P3 earbuds with their excellent noise isolation and active noise cancelling are a good choice, even though they are less suitable for watching TV due to their poorer performance in that area. On the other hand, the JBL Tune 660NC headphones have a better build quality and soundstage but lack in noise isolation compared to the Soundcore Life P3. They won't be as good for exercise due to their on-ear design, but they do offer good comfort and sound quality for music and air travel, along with a foldable design that makes them portable. If budget is a constraint and you need something for a sporty lifestyle, the Life P3 may be the better option, while the JBL Tune 660NC may be more suited for an immersive music experience and day-to-day wear, provided you're willing to invest more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
- The JBL Tune 660NC has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Life P3.
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Noise Reduction
6.0
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 660NC is only fair.
Battery
42.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.0
8.8
The Soundcore Life P3 and JBL Tune 660NC both have very good build quality, though the Soundcore Life P3 has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.1
5.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Tune 660NC to be only fair for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
5.4
5.1
The JBL Tune 660NC and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.1
5.1
The JBL Tune 660NC and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
5.9
The Soundcore Life P3 and JBL Tune 660NC are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.6
5.5
The JBL Tune 660NC and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for TV and video.
Cost
$50
$50
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$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL Tune 660NC has a price of $50 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $50.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Tune 660NC | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 42 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 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 | 6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 172 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JBL Tune 660NC
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SoundGuys
Chase Bernath | April 2023
"The JBL Tune 660NC is the best value you can get from a set of on-ear headphones. There's no companion app so you don't get many additional features, but everything the JBL Tune 660NC sets out to do, it does well. At this price, the JBL Tune 660NC is an easy recommendation for on-ear headphone lovers"
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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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