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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony WH-CH520 headphones provide superior comfort, battery life, and are better for gaming, TV, and video due to their over-ear design, leading to an immersive experience. However, the Soundcore Life P3 earbuds are more portable, have better noise isolation, and support wireless charging, making them ideal for exercise and traveling. Both have similar overall sound quality, but if microphone quality is important, the Sonys have an edge. Choose the Sonys if you prioritize comfort and better sound for media; opt for the Soundcores if portability and noise isolation are your top concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony WH-CH520
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.6
5.7
The Sony WH-CH520 is good for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
8.8
5.1
The Sony WH-CH520 is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Phone Calls
6.7
5.1
The Sony WH-CH520 is only fair for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.0
5.9
The Sony WH-CH520 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
8.2
5.5
The Sony WH-CH520 is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
9.1
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sony WH-CH520 is poor.
Battery
52.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Sony WH-CH520 has 52 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$70
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Sony WH-CH520 has a price of $50 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $70.
Build Quality
7.0
8.8
The Soundcore Life P3 has very good build quality, while the Sony WH-CH520 has good build quality.
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How the Sony WH-CH520 and the Soundcore Life P3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony WH-CH520 | Soundcore Life P3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 52 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.9 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 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 | 4.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7/10 | 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) | 147.41 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | September 2023
"If you’re looking for headphones that simply do what you ask them to: the Sony WH-CH520 is a decent option, even if it isn’t very exciting. Sony’s WH-CHXXX line fits this role quite well, and the WH-CH520 offers a decent raft of quality-of-life updates over its predecessor that should keep listeners happy. If the Sony WH-CH520 were a car, it’d be the boring-but-safe commuter compact."
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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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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