Soundcore Life Q20
Soundcore
90 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live 680NC
JBL
80 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Commute
Work
Music
Studio
Calls
Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | JBL Live 680NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Silicone |
| Headband | memory foam | silicone |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 4★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch | LE Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.9 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 80 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours playback | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 870 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | soundcore App | Siri, Google Assistant |
| 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 user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
JBL Live 680NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore Life Q20
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 42 specs.