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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
5.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.6
5.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
5.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
7.5
5.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
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
$99
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $99 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $50.
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Key similarities
Music
6.1
5.7
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
8.8
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
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2022 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.2 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | 35 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 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 Stick
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | December 2022
"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."
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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