soundcore Anker Life P2 True Wireless Earbuds with 4 Microphones, cVc 8.0 Noise Reduction, Graphene Drivers for Clear Sound, USB C, 40H Playtime, IPX7 Waterproof, Wireless Earphones

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We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Anker Soundcore Space One Wireless in Build Quality. The overall performance of the Spirit X is mostly good. They are even better in some aspects than more expensive wireless earphones. They utilize Bluetooth 5.0 for their wireless connection and have a good wireless range. They connect easily with compatible devices and support multi-device pairing, allowing you to connect up to two devices at the same time. Their sound quality is decent for budget earphones while their in-line mic is adequate enough for non-business calls. The Spirit X include both ear hooks and stability fins, greatly increasing their stability, which is very important when using them for sports. Even during more rigorous exercises, they will stay securely in your ears. You also get different ways to customize comfort and fit. In addition to the different ear tip and stability fin sizes, the earphones come with a cable management clip and a shirt clip. Using the cable management clip, you can either tighten or loosen the cable around your head. On the upside, their continuous battery life of just under 28 hours is enough to get you through long days on the go, and you can use them passively in a pinch. They're well-built and have a comfortable fit suitable for long listening sessions. Their default sound profile also delivers extra thump, rumble, and boom while vocals and instruments are crisp.

The Soundcore Life Q35 are a comfortable set of very long-lasting Bluetooth headphones that offer surprisingly effective noise-cancelling and good sound for less than half the price of top rivals. The Anker Soundcore Life Q35 have a bass-heavy sound profile. They deliver extra thump, rumble, and boom, which is well-suited for genres like EDM and hip-hop. If you prefer a different sound, their companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets to customize their sound. For budget headphones, the performance of the Life Q20 is impressive. Featuring Bluetooth 5.0, they have an excellent wireless range and an easy pairing setup. Their sound quality is decent, but their very bass-heavy sound even without the bass boost mode can be unpleasant for some people. Their built-in mic is also decent, but it’s not recommended for phone calls in particularly loud places.First and foremost I’d remove the words active noise cancellation from the headband – they’re garish and totally unnecessary. I’d also like to see the headband streamlined a little, as the side sections protrude out rather a long way, which does how they look on your head no favours. Recent headphones from this manufacturer have an adjustable noise cancelling system that offers excellent overall performance. Their noise isolation performance nearly rivals high-end brands like Bose and Sony. The Indoors and Outdoors modes both work well, too. Indoors mode seeks to dampen voices and mid-range frequencies, while Outdoors mode decreases ambient sounds and proved particularly effective at reducing wind noise. Decent ANC on budget headphones is a rarity, so having three modes tailored for different situations that all successfully put a dent in external noise is highly impressive. Although I found the Soundcore Life P3 very comfortable to wear, I did experience an annoying issue relating to their fit. Despite using the largest silicone eartips available, the earbuds would sometimes work themselves a little loose in my ears. Not to the point where they got anywhere close to falling out, but enough to affect their passive noise-cancelling seal. The headphones ship with a good hard travel case, plus a small bag containing a USB charging cable, 3.5mm headphones cable with an in-line mic and an aeroplane audio adapter. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian Price

The app offers a couple of other neat features, too. You can discover new music and stream it in the app via Soundcore’s streaming partner LÜM. This is a platform developed for independent artists and is well worth exploring if you fancy broadening your musical horizons. There’s also a Sleep Mode option, which provides you with a selection of ambient sounds that can be blended together to create a soundscape to drift off to. The tech is fun to play around with but the Life Q30 aren’t headphones you’re going to want to fall asleep wearing so it’s unlikely to see much use. Anker Soundcore Life Q30 review: What could be improved? Included with the headphones are a carrying case, which isn’t of the highest quality but fulfils its function perfectly well, a USB-A to USB-C charging cable and a 3.5mm audio cable that can be plugged into the right earcup for wired listening. The Space NC have an efficient and user-friendly on-cup control scheme composed of a touchpad, a couple of physical buttons, and a switch. You’ll find the touchpad and the two buttons on the right ear cup, with the latter located on the underside. Using the touchpad, you can manage your music and control the volume. The two buttons are for call management and voice assistant activation and for initiating the pairing process and turning the headphones on or off. On the other ear cup, you get a simple switch for enabling or disabling the ANC feature. Performance

We've replaced the Anker SoundCore Life P3 Truly Wireless with the Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless. We've also replaced the Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless with the Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless. We've added brand comparisons as well, in addition to expanding the lineup information.