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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize call quality and a more open sound with low latency for casual gaming, the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick could be your preference. However, if you value noise isolation for travel and better control customization through an app, the Soundcore Life P3 would be more suitable, though it lacks a low latency mode which might be noticeable in gaming. Both earbuds support wireless features, AAC codec, and are sweatproof, but only the Soundcore Life P3 offers active noise cancellation and a longer battery life which could be beneficial for extended use. The price difference is minimal with the Ear Stick being slightly less expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
Very good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
Very good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
8.1/10
5.1/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.6/10
5.1/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4/10
5.9/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
7.5/10
5.5/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
9.1/10
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$65
$70
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $65 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $70.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick to be only fair for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick to have excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life P3 has very good build quality.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"If the Ear (stick) fits your ears, its light weight means you can easily wear it until the unimpressive battery life totally drains. The IP54 rating of the buds lends some confidence that it’ll survive some light abuse too. Finally, for the person who only wears earbuds at their desk, the Nothing Ear (stick) with its decent microphone could offer a reasonable Zoom meeting solution."
"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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