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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for superb sound quality and comfort, especially for home use, the Philips SHP9500 is superior and comes with a long, detachable cable, ideal for connecting to a stereo or computer. However, their open-back design doesn't isolate noise well, which isn't ideal for noisy environments. On the other hand, the Soundcore Life P3 earbuds offer portability and active noise cancelling, making them better for commuting or travel. They score higher for use during exercise and have features like sweat resistance and a compact charging case with additional battery life, although their overall sound quality isn't as highly regarded as the Philips. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips SHP9500
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Excellent 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
Music
9.2
5.7
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
7.2
5.1
The Philips SHP9500 is good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.0
5.9
The Philips SHP9500 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
9.0
5.5
The Philips SHP9500 is excellent 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 Philips SHP9500 is poor.
Battery
N/A
7.0 Hours
The Philips SHP9500 does not have a battery. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.9
5.1
The Soundcore Life P3 and Philips SHP9500 are both poor for phone calls.
Cost
$48
$50
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$20
$30
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$50
The Philips SHP9500 has a price of $48 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $50.
Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Soundcore Life P3 and Philips SHP9500 both have very good build quality.
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How the Philips SHP9500 and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Philips SHP9500 | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$48 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2013 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 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 | 2.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 294.8 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Headphones Lab
Brian Stone | April 2020
"You can’t go wrong with the Philips SHP9500 for their price. Their audio quality is superb, and the fact that you can use them for just about anything you can think of makes them well worth your money"
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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 Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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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