Soundcore by Anker Life P3 Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, Black

It’s amazing how much quality and great features you’re getting at this price point. I honestly didn’t know what to expect, since I’m used to buying much more expensive gear, so I wasn’t expecting much. I gotta say, I was pleasantly surprised! They sound GREAT, extra, full range, deep bass, but the rest of the frequency range sounds good. Definitely not muddy or overbearing, I listened to rock as well as bass heavy electronic tracks and all sounded great. Comfort: Comfort for me is the #1 thing when it comes to earbuds or headphones. It doesn’t matter how good they sound or how good the ANC or features are if they’re not comfortable! These fit the bill nicely. I had never worn stem style earbuds before, but it doesn’t really make a noticeable difference to your comfort anyway, you can’t feel the stem. These are light and don’t apply pressure to any area on my ear that would otherwise lead to discomfort (like most of the other earbuds in the market that are unnecessarily large, like the new Sony WF-1000XM4). I can wear these for hours with no discomfort whatsoever, so we got a winner here. ANC: The ANC on these is a bit different than what I’m used to, as I’ve never owned earbuds with ANC, just cans like my beloved Bose QC35’s and my JBL Tour One, of which the Bose obviously is the king. Well, when compared to my Bose, these Life P3’s do a pretty good job of muffling the heavy, industrial fan I have in my room, and in some cases blocking out different frequencies better than the Bose. The fan just sounds different. Maybe it's not as quiet as with the Bose but the pitch it gets on these is very subdued. (I have a VERY loud fan in my room on purpose so as to have a very loud white noise that I can sleep to while drowning out the rest of the outside noises that wake me otherwise). The thing about the ANC on these earbuds is that it has 3 modes, transit, indoor and outdoor. I found indoor to be the best for me personally around the house, it brought a very impressive level of attenuation. I could still clearly hear my dogs barking but all the other, more constant noises went VERY silent. In some cases it feels more silent than the Bose cans do, and those are among the best ANC performers on the market. Don’t get me wrong, the Bose are still kings in that regard, but it does by no means put these buds to shame, they stand up surprisingly well. I wish there was an option for selecting “maximum” ANC where it would mix the 3 options, because while standing next to my fan, I went through all 3 and they each blocked a different frequency range from the fan and changed its pitch and perceived loudness. I’m sure they’re capable of consolidating all 3 and bringing even more impressive ANC but I suspect they don’t do this in order to not hurt their flagship. Just my guess but regardless, the ANC performance in these buds is nothing to scoff at and I am actually very happy with and impressed by them in that regard. Transparency mode on these is also very good, you don’t have to take your buds out in order to have a conversation or be aware of your surroundings. I have mine set to long press to switch between ANC on and Ambient aware on. Which brings me to the next plus, the touch controls on these earbuds is actually decent, unlike my JBL Tour One where adjusting my headset often times results in activating the touch controls unintentionally. That doesn’t happen with these buds. Find my buds: This has a feature where it makes your buds make a loud noise so you can find them. Pretty neat if you ask me, I’m thinking of getting a pair of these for my mother, since she’s constantly losing everything. In conclusion: I’m very happy with my purchase, I have included many pictures so you can see what you get when you buy these and what it all looks like. I would definitely recommend these to anyone, for the money, they can’t be beat and even if they were more expensive, I’m sure most would be happy with them.

I have tried countless brands and styles of over-the-ear headphones, wired earbuds, wireless earbuds, and all the in between. I need something that works at the gym, on airplanes, while gardening, washing dishes, and driving. The Soundcore Life P3 is the first I've found that can do it ALL. The active noise cancellation is superb, and you can control it via the app or just by touch of the earbuds. I've had other earbuds that say they cancel noise but they don't even come close to these. The range of connection while listening to music, etc. all over my house (inside and outside) is important for me. I don't always bring my phone when I am going around the house, garage, yard, and these stay connected at least 90% of the locations i roam to at the edges of my yards--through closed doors. The quality of connection while in conversation is excellent, no complaints. The water resistance holds up to the IPX5 standard which is just what i need due to sweat & sometimes I (carefully) wash my face with them in. The battery life is excellent. They last a few days without needing to be plugged back into an outlet. The earbuds recharge in 10-15 minutes with the portable charging case. The charging case is even something to rave about! It is small and soft to the touch yet sturdy & durable. I do wish the magnetic closure was a little stronger but that is only because i often drop things & if you drop the case then the earbuds pop out (half the time). But I can honestly say that is my only complaint about these earbuds. I realize I sound like a paid advertisement but I am not - I just LOVE these earbuds. The quality is fantastic, and I think the price is just right: a little expensive but completely worth it. The customer service is the cherry on top! After a couple months of heavy use I had a fluke problem with one earbud and the customer service resolved the issue 100%. They did make me do some extra troubleshooting that was a little painful, and it did resolve the issue for a little while. After that earbud stopped working again I contacted customer service and they could not have been easier or quicker to completely rectify the situation. I am now even more fanatical about this brand. If you're looking for an excellent quality earbud that covers all the bases then you've found it--buy these. It is almost 3 years since I first purchased these & I stand by them 100%. They have taken countless drops, been stepped on a few times, sustained water submersion and still give amazing quality of sound, noise cancellation, and battery life. I have been getting comments about the mic quality on phone calls lately so I will soon replace them as i often use them for work. I will replace them with a new pair of Soundcores!

UPDATE (3 October 2022): After less than a year of a typical life (no major damage), each earbud has alternated between working and not working over the last month. For the first two weeks, the left earbud was silent, then it suddenly came back to life and the right one went silent within a couple of days and remains so today. Both headphones finally failed during a Zoom meeting this morning and have not yet been resurrected. While these have been excellent headphones, I am disappointed to experience a serious failure like this after LESS THAN ONE YEAR of responsible use and care. These were everything I wanted in new, EXPENSIVE (>$30) headphones. TL;DR: Great sound range (incl. prominent bass), satisfactory battery life (3-4 hours per charge; case gives ~2-3 recharges), and easy accessibility (two-step connection to device; the SoundCore app has a good widget). They are acceptable for voice calls, however they seem to pick up a lot of ambient background noise (papers shuffling, keyboard clicking, etc.), and my callers say the sound quality is better on my iPhone SE 2020 without the headphones, than with them. ONLY COMPLAINTS: very rarely but consistently, the sound will cut out for ~2 seconds before coming back - I believe this occurs when too many other wireless devices are nearby, as it has not happened at all the past 2 hours I've sat here at my work desk after-hours, but it happens every 1-2 minutes in the gym around many people wearing wireless headphones - CONSULT OTHER REVIEWS to see what the consensus is; I'm used to it by now - it's not a surprise and I miss very little in that small 1-2 sec window. NOTE that in-ear headphones naturally block out a lot of sound; 'Transparency Mode' helps to artificially add back in some environmental noise, but it is difficult to reliably hear people talk nearby. OVERALL: I'm very satisfied with the Anker Life P3. The sound quality is very nice (for a normie lol), the battery stays alive for several hours and charges quickly when returned to the case, and it easily pairs with Bluetooth devices. The origin story: I was reluctant to switch to wireless headphones due to the high prices and ease of losing track of them. I had to switch due to upgrading phones (iPhone SE to iPhone SE 2020, can't you tell I'm a cheapskate lol), and exhaustively researched wireless headphones to find a budget-end pair that still boasted good quality. My priorities were something reliable that would survive through long days in the (chemistry) lab, and during workouts (generic 30-45 min weightlifting or cardio). Many reviews recommended the Anker Life P3 as a solid entry on the lower-mid price range, although AirPods tended to remain the gold standard albeit at a notably higher price. Due to the consistent recommendation between reviewers (website and YouTube), I decided to go for it. The Anker Life P3 met my purchasing goals to a T (and I ride Boston's T system now, so I would know!). FIT: The fit feels nice, and the multiple pairs of rubber ear adapters give a chance for all ear sizes to feel comfortable. They don't fall out easily even when I run (both on the treadmill and *real* running), and they feel secure as I walk around. Minor irritation when my ears decide the 'foreign objects' need to leave, although this is rare. SOUND: I've listened to songs I've played for most of my life, and these earphones have brought out parts of the arrangement I have NEVER heard before. The bass is strong, so the full range of sound is there (no 'weak' or 'high' headphone sound here). In my opinion, the sound is powerful but balanced. Equalizers can probably tweak the sound if you prefer a different mix, but these bad boys can sure thump if you want them to! BATTERY: I usually give up before these headphones do. My typically listening sessions go between 30 min to 3 h and I've never had the batteries die on me. They *feel* like they quickly recharge when returned to the case, which provides another 2-3 full charges. The case can be separately recharged using the USB-C to USB-A cable provided; this takes longer, so charge the case overnight and it will keep the headphones charged for the entirety of the next day. Hardcore music marathoners may be less enthused by the battery life, but the Anker Life P3 has a longer lifespan than me! ACCESSIBILITY: I find the Life P3 to be easy to handle, although the initial linking was a bit confusing (and I already forgot how I did it!). When the headphone case is open, the three front lights turn/stay on for a few seconds. Then, the lights ignite in an alternating pattern, which is when the headphones are seeking a Bluetooth partner. On a device that knows the headphones, clicking on 'Soundcore Life P3' on the Bluetooth list will initiate the pairing, and then you're ready to go! To disconnect, you can remove it from the device, turn off the device Bluetooth, or return the headphones to the case and close the case. Unpaired headphones can be immediately paired with another device without having to be returned to the case. Re-cased headphones will immediately pause music/video streaming on the paired device (on Apple products, in my experience). The 'Soundcore' app for phones (haven't seen it for Mac) is very useful, as it provides some EQ's and the Noise Cancellation or Transparency modes. It also provides a widget for quick access to the Cancellation/Transparency/Normal modes for convenient toggling without having to open the app. Note: The headphone stems have two or three swipe features. I use these sparingly and have not investigated them further. One gesture skips to the next audio (song skip or 'next YouTube video in queue') which is convenient when desired; sometimes it takes me several attempts to gesture in a way the headphones will recognize, but more practice will likely help that. OTHER: As with all in-ear headphones, these naturally block a good 70% of external noise, and loud music will take out another 10-15% on top of that. It is near-impossible to hear people speaking to me with these headphones in; at most I get an inaudible, deep rumble that tells me someone is trying to speak to me. This is fine if you're prepared for it, but it is inconvenient to remove one headphone every time someone speaks to me - consider your intended use and how common this will be for you. The noise cancellation works very well, IMO, as only minor vibrations and deep sounds come through; I've experienced no intelligible talking in the background with that feature on, and bus/subway rides only have a deep hum characteristic of public transportation. ONE COMPLAINT: As mentioned in the TL;DR above, the sound does cut out for 1-2 seconds rarely, although this becomes more common in crowded ares with a higher density of wireless headphones. My hypothesis is that too much Bluetooth air traffic makes it difficult to stay connected to the signal, but I have no idea. This has only been a major issue in the gym, where the phenomenon seems frequent and consistent; I've only taken these to the gym two or three times, though. Check other reviews! OVERALL: I am quite satisfied with these headphones. $70 for exactly what I wanted? YES! When I inevitably drop one of the headphones down a storm drain, I will definitely look for another pair of Anker Life P3, or consider their other similar products.

They have a bass heavy default sound profile but you can adjust it in the Soundcore app. I don’t really like the controls but those too can be adjusted in the app. I got them on sale for fifty bucks and for the price they’re very good. They’re just as comfortable and quiet as Apple AirPods Pro. I haven’t tested the ANC bc I don’t really use the feature but I do need the noise isolation and its very good. I wish I never wasted the money I did on Apple AirPods. These are a much better value and have no bugs. The things that I don’t like about these: There is a delay when you use the touch sensitive controls, which is just the section of the earbud with the logo. It’s not the stem. You press the logo and there’s a half second delay before it takes effect. When you have to double press it makes you wonder if it worked or not. There is a setting in the app to make an audible chime when you press a button. I enabled that and it helps a little. I just wish it was a little faster. The lid on the case is a little flimsy and isn’t held by a magnet. It’s just a spring loaded hinge. The sound profile is bass heavy. Adjust the highs up in the EQ in the app and it fixed it. Overall I’m very happy with them! Oh and the battery life is good, at least without ANC on. I listened to them for at least 4-5 hours straight no problem and the battery gauge said it used about half. That was an audiobook on medium volume.

I bought these to replace some cheap earbuds I bought when I was studying for the bar and not working and had zero money ($34.99). I’ve only had these a few days but so far, these are totally worth the price ($69.99 less a discount)! The case has a soft touch non-slip coating, and the way the lid closes feels much higher quality than my prior earbuds. The earbuds themselves fit my small ears quite nicely, and it comes with a set of different sizes of ear piece (S to XL). I like that you can change the noise cancellation settings and customize the EQ. It also has a ton of EQ presets tailored for different types of music (haven’t tried them out yet but seems pretty extensive). My favorite part is that you can customize the touch settings (see last photo)!! I actually didn’t realize you could when I bought them, didn’t know about the feature until I set them up. Each earbud can have different settings, too. I’ve always hated the touch play/pause feature on my other earbuds because when I need to brush my hair behind my ear and accidentally brush the button and it pauses my music, and can’t wear earbuds under winter hats because the movement of the fabric makes it play/pause. Now, I am able to turn off all single-touch functions, and instead have the long touch as play/pause. These also have a great Bluetooth range. I like to have my earbuds connected to my laptop and “watch” Netflix while I’m cleaning the house, and I can leave my laptop in the kitchen while walking all over the house (several floors in a funky split-level), including into the garage and out to the dumpster, without the sound cutting out. This is a feat, as the sound usually cuts out when going to the garage or dumpster with other earbuds. Great little earbuds, very happy with my purchase. Will update this review if any issues arise.

I am impressed with everything about these earbuds. TL;DR--Great sound quality. Quite comfortable. Surprisingly good app. Easily customizable features. Consistent, reliable bluetooth connectivity. Overall, outstanding value. BACKGROUND: The last set of earbuds I owned were non-brand wireless buds that cost about $40 a couple years ago, and they were garbage. In the meantime, I've used a pair of compact Bose on-ear wireless headphones, which are incredibly comfortable and provide amazing sound clarity, but I wanted something smaller and easier to carry around for use at the office. All further remarks about these Anker earbuds are in comparison to my Bose headphones. SOUND: The clarity and quality of sound these earbuds produce is remarkable. It's not quite on the level of the Bose overall, but I never expected it to be on account of these being earbuds and less than half the price. However, the bass that these earbuds pump out is what really blew me away on first use! The Bose headphones are actually a bit weak on bass, whereas these earbuds provide an impressive thump without distorting or sacrificing clarity across the rest of the frequency range. I'm not saying they have good bass *for ear buds,* I'm saying they pump out the bass, *period.* For reference, this is based on listening to EDM tracks from Pretty Lights and Tycho. COMFORT: They're buds, which are understandably less comfortable for a lot of folks than on-ear or over-ear headphones. But for earbuds, they are quite comfy. The rubber pieces that actually go in your ear are soft and pliable, and they come with FIVE different sizes of those. They fit snugly without feeling like they're stretching my ear canal. I haven't done any running or other major activity with them, but I've never felt at risk of one falling out while just walking around my office. NOISE ISOLATION/CANCELATION: This is actually the first set of noise canceling headphones/earbuds I've ever owned, so I can't compare that functionality to anything else, but I will say this: My office runs white noise machines all the time. When these connect to my phone and the noise cancellation begins, the drone from those machines (which I don't even realize I notice beforehand) suddenly goes completely silent. They also effectively reduce the sound of co-workers talking nearby--not completely, but far more than just putting plugs in my ears would do. (Speaking of noise isolation--just blocking sound by plugging your ears--these do more than any earbuds I've previously owned.) Finally, the different modes of noise cancellation that can be set through the app (more on that shortly) seem reasonably effective, but I haven't put them to the test in a variety of environments yet. BATTERY LIFE: I don't remember this being stated in the description, maybe because it's a given for wireless earbuds nowadays, but the carrying case functions as a power bank for these babies. I don't know how many times the case will charge the earbuds before needing to be recharged itself because I haven't drained it yet (in two weeks of using them every other day for 2-3 hours per day). When that time comes, I think it's neat that the case can charge wirelessly. It also has a microUSB charging port and comes with a cable, the other end of which is standard USB. Nothing comes with wall bricks anymore, but I guess they figure everyone has a few spare ones around by now. TECHNOLOGY: My first thought on being able to access some of the settings/features of these earbuds only through the app was, "UGH, another product-specific app?! *grump*" BUT, this app is remarkably sleek and easy to use. And I say that as someone who works for a software company. Setting the noise cancellation mode and customizing the on-board controls (what happens when you tap the earbuds in different ways during use) is very easy to do. The app also has a sound test feature to help make sure you're wearing the earbuds correctly and have the right size squishy ear piece on them. After initially pairing them with my phone via Bluetooth, the connectivity has worked flawlessly. When I remove them from the case, they connect right away. When I put them back in and close the case, they are disconnected. Every time. No fiddling with settings or having to re-pair. That consistent reliability is very nice, especially for phone calls. If the buds are in my ears, that's where the call comes in. If they're in the case, it comes through the phone speaker. No juggling devices or frantically pressing buttons to sort out where the sound will come out of next. The calls are clear, and the built-in microphones must pick up my voice well enough because I've had no complaints from anyone on the other end. I haven't tested the Bluetooth range on them because my phone is always on me when I'm using them. CONSTRUCTION: Solid build, clear attention to detail. The earbuds pop into the case with a satisfying little snap. The magnet that holds them in is very secure, so even with the case open I'm not worried about them falling out, but not so strong that they're difficult to remove. The case itself is terrifically compact and sturdy. The lid shuts securely, and would clearly protect the earbuds while bouncing around in a purse or backpack all day. SUMMARY: These are great earbuds. For the price, they're amazing earbuds. I know the technology is always advancing, but these do SO MUCH for $70, and they do all of it remarkably well. I've been going out of my way to recommend them to people, which is why I've written this novel of a review. If you've read this far, I certainly hope you've found it helpful. :)

After a little over four years with the Soundcore Life P3 earbuds, I can say they were a solid budget purchase at the time, but their performance hasn’t aged particularly well. I originally picked them up for $60, and while they delivered decent value early on, the long-term experience has been mixed. Battery Life This has become the biggest issue. As of January 30, 2026, the battery barely lasts about an hour on a full charge. When new, they easily handled longer listening sessions, but the decline has been steep and makes them hard to rely on for anything beyond quick use. Sound Quality The sound is decent overall, but the bass has always leaned toward the muddy side. It’s punchy, but not very clean or controlled. The mids and highs are fine for casual listening, but nothing standout. Noise Cancellation & App Features The ANC is serviceable but not impressive. It reduces some background noise, but it never reached the level of stronger competitors. On the positive side, the Soundcore app was a highlight. Having three Ambient Sound modes and a customizable EQ helped fine‑tune the experience and squeeze a bit more performance out of the earbuds. Call Quality This was consistently disappointing. People often told me I sounded muffled or distant, and phone calls became frustrating enough that I avoided using the earbuds for conversations altogether. Final Thoughts The Life P3 served their purpose for a while, but between the degraded battery life, muddy bass, and weak call performance, they’ve run their course. I just picked up the newer Soundcore P31i for $40, hoping the updated tech and newer microphones offer better longevity and overall performance. Fingers crossed that this upgrade delivers what the P3 couldn’t.

About 2 years ago I bought a pair of these, but recently lost them. I thought of getting a more expensive pair to replace them, but decided these did well enough before. I wouldn't call myself an audiophile, but I am a musician, often mix live sound, and have owned many different pairs of decent open-backed and IEM headphones over the years, so I have some experience with sound quality. The sound quality on this new pair seems near identical to the old ones, which is good for music and videos, but both the battery and noise cancelation is noticeably improved on this newer pair. I would have been happy with an identical product, but the improvements make me very glad I didn't spend money on more expensive wireless earbuds, as these are more than decent, they are good, and for the money I dare say they are great. Update: Went on my first flight, so can give a more comprehensive review on the noise canceling. For cars I've been a passenger in, it eliminates road noise to the point I can't hear it. For a 737 when I'm in a window seat right behind the engine, it eliminates a lot of noise, but it certainly is still there. Still, turning it off then on again showcased that it still was bringing it down a ton, but these are not complete elimination (like I've read the Bose are). Still, while these are great at eliminating road, engine, and wind noise, what they do almost nothing for is voices. They do fit flush in my ear and create a seal, which does an okay job of bringing down talking and crying, but I still clearly heard babies crying during the flights. In the airport terminal, the indoor mode did lower the din of many people talking, but anything remotely close where you could listen to what they are saying still comes through. It does something, and for the price still is fine, but don't expect anything close to silence when surrounded by people talking.

TL;DR: Not the cheapest, but good quality mic and sound, great app for customisation, ANC works well except in extreme environments, and will last you a long time. I've wanted some good quality ANC earphones for a while now, but could never find some that didn't break the bank. After some research, I found these. I chose these from among other similarly-priced competitors because I had a previous iteration of them (the Life A1's) and they were fantastic. I'd like to note I got this pair on discount, and would still buy them even at full price. Everything works as written on the box and like other reviews have stated. The noise cancellation is good for just about every activity you could think of (though not perfect, it reduces the environmental sounds by an incredible amount), with you being able to change which type of noise cancellation you'd like via the app. The app itself is a great addition, which was a key selling point for me, as you can customise the earphones to just about any level you'd like, including what the tap gestures do. I've seen others complain that if you do a more intensive sport, the earphones may fall out. I haven't had this issue, though I can see how if they weren't properly fitted this could happen. I've also seen that cyclists (like myself) have complained about wind noise falling across the earphones, but I haven't encountered this (specifically on full ANC mode), and so fully recommend them for sport. The battery life is great, lasting for the advertised 5/6 hours, and even on a tiny charge in the box, they can continue to last for a significant time. I rarely need to charge the box itself, which I find can sometimes be tedious to remember to do, so I love this. The mic quality was also a big selling point for me, and though it isn't the greatest, it definitely works well, and your voice comes through clearly, if a little quiet. I've used them for this both inside and outside, and they do work to pick up your voice well in both environments. I don't recommend calling when moving at speed (or with wind-rush) as the mics are sensitive to wind. Overall, I definitely recommend these earphones. They're a good price for a good quality product, and will last you a long time.

Son muy bonitos, se sienten de excelente calidad, se escucha super bien, y cancelan el ruido efectivamente. Les dura mucho la batería y me han permitido dormir muy bien desde que los compré.

I have bought and then returned a lot of earbuds over the last few years so the fact that I think these are great says a lot! I haven't yet tested them out in a noisy environment so I can't comment on the noise cancellation. However, other than that I would say they're brilliant little earbuds and at a very competitive price. I've often struggled with the fit of in-ear buds and felt that they could fall out any moment, but these fit snugly and securely without any discomfort. The fit test function in the app is a nice reassurance that you're wearing them correctly. They're pretty (I got the pale blue) with a cute curvy case. Battery life seems good and sound is as good as you could expect from such tiny things -obviously a real audiophile would go for over-ear headphones, but I want these for listening to music and podcasts whilst doing chores or walking to work and sound quality isn't top of my priorities: I want something unobtrusive and comfortable to wear and these fit the bill perfectly. Overall I would highly recommend.

For the first few days, it hurt my ears. it wasn't easy to wear them for longer intervals of time. But I think with time my ears got used to them. It doesn't hurt after a few days. The sound is good. There is the right amount of bass and everything else is crystal clear. The noise cancellation is okay. Not that great. But, it definitely makes a difference in traffic and the office environment. A good product overall. Justifies the price tag.

Comprei de presente para o namorado, gostou muito do som. O cancelamento de ruído também é muito bom, no app instruí como configurar tudo. Muito bom! O produto chegou bem rápido e não precisei pagar taxas de importação.