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Updated January 10, 2024·
The KZ ZSN Pro is a good choice if you're looking for a budget-friendly wired earbud with high build quality and a detachable cable, ideal for those who prefer the security of a wired connection and do not require additional features like a microphone. In contrast, the Soundcore Life P3 earbuds are more expensive but offer wireless convenience, active noise cancelling for better sound isolation, and have a more compact design which, coupled with their higher mic quality, may be more suitable for calls, meetings, and use during travel or exercise. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro
- Good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
5.7
The KZ ZSN Pro is good for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
6.0
5.1
The KZ ZSN Pro is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Phone Calls
3.1
5.1
The Soundcore Life P3 and KZ ZSN Pro are both poor for phone calls, though the Soundcore Life P3 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9
5.9
The Soundcore Life P3 and KZ ZSN Pro are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Soundcore Life P3 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.4
5.5
The KZ ZSN Pro is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
7.0 Hours
The KZ ZSN Pro does not have a battery. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$80
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The KZ ZSN Pro has a price of $25 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $80.
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Build Quality
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KZ ZSN Pro to have excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life P3 has very good build quality.
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How the KZ ZSN Pro and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KZ ZSN Pro | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | KZ | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 35 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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KZ ZSN Pro
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PrimeAudio
David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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 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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