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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality for music and gaming and are comfortable with a wired connection, the KZ ZSN Pro with Mic offers good sound and a detachable cable, but you won't get the convenience of wireless use. On the other hand, if portability, noise isolation, and features like active noise cancelling are important to you, and you are willing to pay more, the Soundcore Life P3 offers those wireless benefits, along with a more comprehensive app control experience and sweatproof certification, which can be valuable for exercise and travel. The Soundcore Life P3 also supports wireless charging, adding to the convenience factor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
Good for music
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
Very good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7/10
5.7/10
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
8.0/10
5.1/10
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9/10
5.9/10
The Soundcore Life P3 and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Soundcore Life P3 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.4/10
5.5/10
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3/10
9.1/10
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Battery
N/A
7.0 Hours
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) does not have a battery. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$24
$70
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has a price of $24 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $70.
The Soundcore Life P3 and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) to have excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life P3 has very good build quality.
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How the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"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."
"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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