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Updated April 10, 2024·
If noise isolation and the versatility of using both wireless and wired connections are priorities for you, the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC headphones are a better fit, especially for air travel with active noise cancelling and a foldable design for easy transport. However, if budget is a concern and you prefer earbuds, the Soundcore Life P3 offers great sound quality and features like app equalization and a charging case with wireless charging, at a significantly lower cost. Keep in mind that the JLab headphones may be better built, but the Soundcore earbuds are lighter, more discreet, and have a longer battery life for typical use, including during exercise due to their sweatproof certification. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Noise Reduction
7.0
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is good.
Battery
70.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$70
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has a price of $80 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $70.
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Key similarities
Music
6.0
5.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Jbuds Lux ANC to be only fair for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
5.4
5.1
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.1
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
5.9
The Soundcore Life P3 and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.6
5.5
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Soundcore Life P3 and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC both have very good build quality.
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How the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Jbuds Lux ANC | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | 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 | 5.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 70 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 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 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 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 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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