Soundcore Life P2 Mini
Nothing Ear (3)
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Life P2 Mini
These Soundcore Life P2 Mini earbuds are widely praised for their exceptional value, offering great sound quality and impressive battery life at a low price. Users highlight their durability, with one surviving a wash cycle, and the remarkable Bluetooth range that outperforms more expensive models. Minor drawbacks include average comfort for long wear and a tendency to slip out when bending over, but overall they are highly recommended for budget-conscious buyers.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great sound quality for the price
- Impressive battery life
- Durable build quality
- Exceptional Bluetooth range
Cons
- Average comfort for long wear
- Tendency to slip out when bending over
- Limited bass in signature EQ mode
- No app support
- Small size makes them easy to lose
Nothing Ear (3)
The Nothing Ear (3) earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their impressive sound quality, effective 45dB active noise cancellation, and stylish transparent design. Users highlight the comfortable fit, solid battery life, and convenient features like dual connect and pinch controls. However, a few concerns include microphone failure after a few months for one user, and another notes that while good, the earbuds don't quite live up to the hype from YouTube reviews, with mid-level noise cancellation. Overall, they are seen as excellent value, especially when purchased at a discount.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with deep bass
- Effective 45dB active noise cancellation
- Stylish transparent design
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Solid battery life
Cons
- Microphone failure after a few months
- Noise cancellation is only mid-level
- Battery life with ANC around 5.5 hours
- Does not fully live up to YouTube hype
- Case larger than AirPods Pro
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Life P2 Mini | Nothing Ear (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Soundcore by Anker Life P2 Mini True Wireless Earbuds, 10mm Drivers with Big Bass, Custom EQ, Bluetooth 5.2, 32H Playtime, USB-C for Fast Charging, Tiny Size for Commute, Work | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Simulated Surround, Stereo |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback | 5 |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 32 hrs★ | 19 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | No | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Life P2 Mini
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 38 specs.