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Soundcore Life P3 vs JBL Wave Beam

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Soundcore Life P3

Soundcore Life P3

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • About 60 g with the case.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 9,000In Stock
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JBL Wave Beam

JBL Wave Beam

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Up to 32 hours with the case.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
  • 39.5 g for the case.
KSh 9,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Soundcore Life P3 if you want IPX5 water resistance, active noise cancellation and charging case supports wireless charging. Choose the JBL Wave Beam if you want Bluetooth 5.2.

Connections

Soundcore Life P3
Bluetooth 5.0 connection
JBL Wave Beam
Bluetooth 5.2 connection

Noise cancellation

Soundcore Life P3
Noise cancellation
JBL Wave Beam
No noise cancellation

Fit

Soundcore Life P3
XS, S, M, L and XL ear tips
JBL Wave Beam
Three sizes of ear tips

Weight

Soundcore Life P3
About 60 g
JBL Wave Beam
4.4 g per earbud

Water resistance

Soundcore Life P3
IPX5 water and dust resistance
JBL Wave Beam
IP54 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore Life P3

  • IPX5 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Active noise cancellation.
  • Charging case supports wireless charging.
  • Case wireless charging.
  • Larger drivers: 11 mm (vs 8 mm).

JBL Wave Beam

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2 (vs 5.0).

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PrioritySoundcore Life P3JBL Wave Beam
FitXS, S, M, L and XL ear tipsThree sizes of ear tips
WeightAbout 60 g4.4 g per earbud
Noise cancellationNoise cancellation for listeningNo noise cancellation for listening
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.2
Water resistanceIPX5 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
SoftwareWorks with the Soundcore appWorks with the JBL Headphones app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3JBL Wave Beam
BrandSoundcoreJBL
ModelLife P3 — A3939Wave Beam
Announced20212022
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Black Blue white Beige

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3JBL Wave Beam
WeightApproximately 60 g including charging case4.4g per earbud (8.8g combined)
Dimensions—23.5 x 21.86 x 30.99mm per earbud (H x W x D)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3JBL Wave Beam
Charging TimeEarbuds approximately 2 hours; case approximately 3 hoursLess than 2 hours from empty
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C
Wireless ChargingCharging case supports wireless chargingNo
Battery Life—Up to 8 hours per charge; up to 32 hours total with charging case
Fast Charging—10 minutes provides up to 2 hours playback

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3JBL Wave Beam
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth
Bluetooth5.0Bluetooth 5.2
App SupportSoundcore appJBL Headphones app
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3JBL Wave Beam
Special FeaturesApp Gaming Mode; app Find Earbuds; customizabletouchcontrolsHands-free stereo calls; secure closed-stick design

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3JBL Wave Beam
Drivers11 mm composite drivers8mm dynamic drivers
Audio CodecsSBC; AAC—
Active Noise CancellationMulti-mode ANC: Transport, Outdoor and IndoorNo
Transparency / Ambient ModeTransparency ModeAmbient Aware; TalkThru
MicrophonesSix microphones with call-noise reduction algorithmBuilt-in microphones; -38dBV/Pa at 1kHz sensitivity
Audio FeaturesBass Up; customizable EQ; app Gaming ModeJBL Deep Bass Sound; VoiceAware
Frequency Response—20Hz-20kHz
Impedance—16Ω
Spatial Audio—No

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3JBL Wave Beam
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case ChargingUSB-C or wireless chargerUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesNo
Case Battery Life—Up to 24 additional hours; up to 32 hours total with earbuds
Case Dimensions—47.82 x 64.25 x 25.79mm (H x W x D)
Case Weight—39.5g
Case Water & Dust Resistance—IPX2
Case Features—530mAh lithium-ion polymer charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3JBL Wave Beam
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX5 earbudsIP54 earbuds; IPX2 charging case
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsXS, S, M, L and XL ear tipsThree sizes of ear tips
Controls—Touch controls

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P3JBL Wave Beam
Headphones / EarbudsLife P3 earbudsJBL Wave Beam earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-Cto USB-A cableUSB Type-C charging cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesFive ear-tip sizesThree sizes of ear tips
DocumentationQuick-start guide; safety instructionsQuick Start Guide / Safety Sheet; Warranty / Warning
Audio Cable—Not included

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

Choose Soundcore Life P3 for noise cancellation and IPX5 water and dust resistance.

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