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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC headphones offer a more immersive overall sound quality and are slightly more comfortable. They include a cable for wired listening and have better noise isolation, which could be essential during air travel or in noisy environments. They are also suitable for music listening and have a higher build quality, but they are less ideal for exercise due to their over-ear form factor. On the other hand, the Soundcore Life P3 earbuds have a higher portability score, making them easier to carry around. They feature an app equalizer for sound customization and app controls customization, are optimized for both Android and Apple devices, and offer a longer battery life, which includes wireless charging. These earbuds are better suited for exercise due to their lighter weight and sweatproof certification. If budget is a concern, the Life P3 typically comes at a somewhat lower price than the Hesh ANC. Consider your priorities, whether it's superior sound and noise isolation or portability and fitness suitability, to guide your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.7
5.7
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Battery
23.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$135
$80
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has a price of $135 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $80.
Build Quality
7.0
8.8
The Soundcore Life P3 has very good build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.6
5.1
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.3
5.1
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
5.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Skullcandy Hesh ANC to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
5.5
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Soundcore Life P3 are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.7
9.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Soundcore Life P3 to be excellent for noise reduction, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Skullcandy Hesh ANC | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$135 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Skullcandy | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2020 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 23 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.6 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 35 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Skullcandy Hesh ANC
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC are compact, wireless over-ears for everyday use that are tuned for bass and designed to suppress or amplify ambient noise as required. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, optional tracking via the Tile app is supported so that these headphones can be found if they get lost."
Soundcore Life P3
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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 Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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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