Samsung Galaxy Buds vs Soundcore Life P3 - Where are the differences?

There are a few differences between the two True-Wireless Headphones. Let's take a closer look at the points in comparison between the Galaxy Buds from Samsung and the Soundcore Life P3.

Which headphones have the better battery life?

A crucial point for headphones without cables is always the battery life. Here many headphones differ and the capacity grows from year to year. The battery life of the Soundcore Life P3 is longer here with 7,0 hours, which is of course better. With a lower battery life of up to 5,1 hours, the Samsung Galaxy Buds scores worse at this point. Depending on the settings, the battery life turns out significantly lower. The specifications always refer to the ideal case.

For true-wireless headphones, an additional battery in the case has become popular. This way the headphones gain more battery life and can be conveniently charged on the go. Here the Soundcore Life P3* offers more power overall. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 35,0 hours. With the Samsung Galaxy Buds, the battery life is up to 12,0 hours.

Wie werden die Kopfhörer geladen?

Bei dem Ladenanschluss setzten beide Geräte auf die gleiche Technologie. Beide werden per USB-C geladen.

Ein höhrer Standard ist hier immer besser. Die Ladedauer wird verkürzt und du kannst, wenn alle Geräte aktuell sind, die gleichen Kabel nutzen.

Die Ladedauer der Geräte:

• Samsung Galaxy Buds*: 15,0 minutes Ladezeit für 1,6 hours Akkulaufzeit
• Soundcore Life P3*: 10,0 minutes Ladezeit für 1,0 hours Akkulaufzeit

The charging stations from both headphones can also be charged wirelessly. This is often referred to as Qi charging. Here, the case can be placed on a Qi charging station and will charge completely without a wired connection.

Noise Cancelling: ANC

Active noise cancellation is becoming more and more important, but it is not included in every headphone. In the comparison, Samsung Galaxy Buds vs Soundcore Life P3, only the Soundcore Life P3 offers the practical ANC (Active Noise Cancelling).

How many microphones are there?

Let's move on to the topic of microphones, which also have an impact on voice quality and noise cancellation. Most headphones no longer relied on just one microphone, but several. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Buds, the Soundcore Life P3* with 6 pieces per side offers more. The Samsung Galaxy Buds has 2 microphones built in per earbud.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

On the subject of Bluetooth, we don't have any differences between the Samsung Galaxy Buds and Soundcore Life P3. Both TWS headphones run via Bluetoot 5.0. In general, a newer version is always better. Here, the Bluetooth affects the quality of the transmission and the energy consumption.

Can the earbuds be used separately?

The right earbud can be used independently of the left earbud on almost any True-Wireless headphone. This is also the case with both devices from this comparison. Rarely, the left headphone can be used separately, because they work in dependency of the right ear plug. Mostly the right headphone is the so called master. In this case both the Samsung Galaxy Buds and the Soundcore Life P3 can use this feature.

Are there changeable attachments?

For better carrying comfort, both wireless headphones from the comparison offer interchangeable attachments. The number of pieces is also identical with . Thus, we have no winner and no loser at this point.

Are the headphones waterproof?

Both headphones from the comparison have IP certification. However, the degree of protection is different. The Samsung Galaxy Buds is certified with IPX2. With the Soundcore Life P3, you get IPX5 certification. However, an IP certification does not directly mean waterproof. Depending on the certification, the headphones are only water- or sweat-resistant. However, a higher number in the certification is generally better. With Bluetooth headphones there is also the problem that Bluetooth is disturbed by water. Thus, the use when swimming is only possible with special headphones.