Certain brands catch our attention anytime they go on sale. Anker defined itself as one of the best providers of third-party hardware for chargers, but its Soundcore lineup is making waves in the audio world for affordable, high-quality audio gear. Whether you’re looking for headphones, earbuds or speakers, Soundcore has incredible options to choose from. One of their best — and one our tech editor called the “best colorful AirPod Pro alternative” — is on sale right now at Amazon.
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When you really want to feel the music, just activate the BassUp Mode for real-time amplification of the heaviest beats on any track.
Why is this a good deal? 💰
These earbuds just hit their lowest price since April, and they’re only $5 more than their lowest price of all time. The nearly 40% discount is worth paying attention to, especially since these have earned a spot as one of the best AirPod Pro alternatives under $100. They’re available in the standard black and white, but the three fun colors — Coral Red, Sky Blue and Navy Blue — are all on sale, too.
Why do I need these? 🤔
Gone are the days of AirPod tyranny, when the only decent options for earbuds would cost you more Benjamins than even Diddy had. There are excellent midrange choices now that provide balanced audio quality without an eye-watering price tag, and the Soundcore by Anker Life P3 certainly fits the bill.
For starters, you get an excellent personalized listening experience through the Soundcore app. It lets you fine-tune your audio to suit your own tastes, but there are also multiple preset modes to pick from including gaming, sleeping and ambient sounds. You can even activate a “Find My Headset” feature that causes your earbuds to emit a high-pitched whine for those times when they fall down into the couch cushions.
The buds themselves have six built-in microphones that work to pick up your voice while blocking outside sounds. This makes it possible to be heard clearly even in louder environments, like inside a crowded store. Better yet, these microphones also aid the noise-cancelling features. You can choose between transport, outdoor and indoor modes depending on the level of quiet you want.
What reviewers say 💬
Almost 22,000 people have given these buds a five-star seal of approval.
Pros 👍
If you’re a fan of bass, these earbuds are right up your alley. “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,” said one listener.
They’re similar to AirPods in a lot of ways besides noise-cancellation, too. “They’re just as comfortable and quiet as Apple AirPods Pro.”
As for their ability to shut out the rest of the world, one zen-like user put it this way: “If you want a headphone that allows you to shift into a mind-space where you are disconnected and just completely you? Then buy these. Want to meditate, but noise got you down? Try these. Want the whole house to shut up without yelling at them? Use these.”
Cons 👎
If you’ve used earbuds with automatic ear detection before, you might find the P3s to be a bit lacking: “The only downside is the music doesn’t stop playing when I take off the earpieces from my ears.”
Trouble with earbuds staying in? Then you might want to be wary of these. “The only complaint I might have is I’m concerned if they’d stay in while running or working out. I haven’t tried this, yet, but none of the earpieces fit perfectly.”
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You’ll get a whopping ten hours of battery life per charge, and the case bumps that up to 50 hours in total.
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These buds are like the younger cousins of the P3s. They boast many of the same features, but are more affordable and have an impressive 22 different equalization options, as well as fast charging and noise cancellation.
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With up to 60 hours of playback time and a pair of 40mm drivers to pump out the tunes, these will give you a clean jam session with minimal distortion.
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These earbuds cut background noise by as much as 98%. If you relish the quiet of a library but your home is more like a cafeteria, these can help block out the world around you. They come with a total of 50 hours of battery life and produce incredibly detailed sound.
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The Liberty 4 buds set themselves apart by focusing on producing accurate audio so you hear the music the way the artist intended. A pair of dual dynamic drivers keep you immersed in the song, while the 360-degree Immersive Spatial Audio feature works to keep you at the center of the sound, even as you move your head.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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