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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value high-quality sound and are looking for earbuds that perform well when playing music, gaming, and during calls and meetings, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) would be a better choice, although they come at a higher price. However, if your priority is battery life, especially for longer periods without needing a charge, the Soundcore Life P3 may suit you better and will save you money. Both offer features like an app equalizer, active noise cancelling, and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices. The "Nothing" Ear (2) has an edge in build quality and includes a low latency mode for gaming, which the Soundcore Life P3 lacks, but the Soundcore Life P3 excels in portability due to its superior noise isolation. If you often use earbuds while exercising or on air travel, the "Nothing" brand would be more suitable due to their better score in these scenarios, despite being the pricier option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.0
5.7
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
8.5
5.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.9
5.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
5.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
8.0
5.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.0
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good.
Cost
$149
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has a price of $149 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $50.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.7 Hours
7.0 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to have excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life P3 has very good build quality.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3. | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 30 | 35 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
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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