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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer bone conduction technology for awareness of your surroundings, especially during outdoor activities or exercise, the Shokz OpenMove is suitable for you – they are sweatproof and have secure ear hooks for a stable fit. However, they have lower overall sound quality and minimal noise isolation due to their open design. On the other hand, the Soundcore Life P3 offers traditional earbuds with higher sound quality and active noise cancelling, making them great for air travel or noisy environments. The Life P3 also provides better app control features, longer battery life with wireless charging, and a stem design with a microphone for clearer calls. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
4.8
5.7
The Soundcore Life P3 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for music, though the Soundcore Life P3 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
7.8
5.1
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
5.9
The Shokz OpenMove is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.0
5.5
The Soundcore Life P3 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for TV and video, though the Soundcore Life P3 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
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Key similarities
Gaming
4.9
5.1
The Soundcore Life P3 and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for gaming.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$80
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Shokz OpenMove has a price of $80 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $80.
Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Soundcore Life P3 and Shokz OpenMove both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Shokz OpenMove | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Shokz | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 4.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 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 | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 29 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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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