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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Soundcore Life P3 offers active noise cancellation, which the Soundcore P20i lacks, making it better for noisy environments but more expensive. The Life P3 also has wireless charging and slightly longer battery life, which can be convenient. However, the P20i boasts a fast-charge feature not present in the Life P3, allowing quick power boosts. If budget is a concern and the environment is relatively quiet, the P20i may suffice, but for frequent travelers or those in noisy places, the added cost of the Life P3 could be justified for its active noise cancellation and wireless charging features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
5.7
6.4
The Soundcore P20i is only fair for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
5.1
7.3
The Soundcore P20i is good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
4.7
The Soundcore Life P3 and Soundcore P20i are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Soundcore Life P3 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.5
7.0
The Soundcore P20i is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$30
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Soundcore Life P3 has a price of $80 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
5.0
The Soundcore Life P3 and Soundcore P20i are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Soundcore P20i to have excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life P3 has very good build quality.
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How the Soundcore Life P3 and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Soundcore Life P3 | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Soundcore | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.8 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 35 | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.5 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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Critic Reviewer
Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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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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