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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Marshall Major IV headphones provide better overall sound quality and are more suitable for extended music sessions, while the Soundcore Life P3 earbuds are typically less expensive and offer a higher portability score with features like active noise cancelling and wireless charging. The Major IV has a long battery life that could be beneficial if you're not able to charge often, but the Life P3 might serve better for exercise due to its sweatproof rating. For calls, the Mic Quality is higher in the Major IV. Consider the Soundcore Life P3 if you need active noise cancelling or if you're looking for something more affordable with decent sound quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Life P3.
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.6
5.7
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.8
5.1
The Marshall Major IV and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.6
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$70
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Marshall Major IV has a price of $100 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $70.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.1
The Marshall Major IV and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
5.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Marshall Major IV to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.7
5.5
The Marshall Major IV and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Soundcore Life P3 and Marshall Major IV both have very good build quality.
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How the Marshall Major IV and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Marshall Major IV | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Marshall | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | 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 | 5.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 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 | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 165 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Marshall Major IV shares quite a bit in common with its predecessor, but a key upgrade appears to be softer ear cushions. They make upgrading worth it. As a set of basic wired or wireless headphones the Major IV ticks most boxes by remaining easy to use, and fairly comfortable (at least, as on-ear headphones go)."
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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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