Soundcore Life Q20
Soundcore
85 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live 770NC
JBL
85 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
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Studio
Calls
Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | JBL Live 770NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Soft ear cushions |
| Headband | memory foam | fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 4★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch | SBC, AAC, LE Audio |
| Surround | — | JBL Live 770NC - Wireless Over-Ear Headphones with True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient, Up to 65 Hours of Battery Life, Comfort-fit Fabric Headband & Carrying Pouch (Black) | JBL Live 77 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP 1.4, HFP 1.8, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 65 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours playback | 5min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 850 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | soundcore App | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | soundcore app | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | 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 770NC
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Soundcore Life Q201.410score per dollar
vs
JBL Live 770NC0.282score per dollar
Soundcore Life Q20 offers 5.0x better value for money
Soundcore Life Q20
JBL Live 770NC
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Soundcore Life Q20 wins 8 specs while JBL Live 770NC wins 8.
