Soundcore Life Q20
JBL Tour One M2
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Life Q20
Users overwhelmingly praise these headphones for their exceptional value, comfort, and impressive noise cancellation at a budget price. Battery life is a standout feature, with one user reporting 60% charge remaining after two weeks of use. A few minor complaints include the headphones being slightly heavy and the lack of a clear power indicator light. Overall, the sentiment is highly positive, with most reviewers recommending them as a top budget pick.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Impressive noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Slightly heavy on the head
- No clear power indicator light
- Noise cancelling not confirmed for wired mode
JBL Tour One M2
The JBL Tour One M2 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent noise cancellation, impressive sound quality, and comfortable design. Users frequently compare them favorably to more expensive brands like Bose and Sony, noting great value for the price. However, some users report durability concerns with the rotating parts and plastic finish, and a few find the touch controls overly sensitive or the maximum volume insufficient for very loud listening.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable for long use
- Good value for money
- Effective ANC for travel
Cons
- Durability issues with rotating parts
- Plastic finish peeling
- Touch controls too sensitive
- Maximum volume not loud enough
- Accidental button presses
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | JBL Tour One M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Leather |
| Headband | memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 4★ | — |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 117 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch | JBL Tour One M2 - Wireless Over-Ear True Adaptive Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4-mic Superior Calls with Voice Control, JBL's Legendary Pro Sound & Spatial Sound, Fast Pair Enabled (Champagne) |
| Surround | — | JBL Tour One M2 - Wireless Over-Ear True Adaptive Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4-mic Superior Calls with Voice Control, JBL's Legendary Pro Sound & Spatial Sound, Fast Pair Enabled (Champagne) | JBL T |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | True Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours of listening | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore app | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Life Q20
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
JBL Tour One M2
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 41 specs.