Soundcore Life Q20
JBL Junior 470NC
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 Junior 470NC
These headphones are well-liked for their comfort, lightweight design, and kid-friendly features like large buttons and volume limiting. The noise cancellation is widely criticized as ineffective, and many users wish a carrying case were included. Overall, they are a solid choice for children's audio needs, especially for travel.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for small heads
- Lightweight design
- Large easy-to-press buttons
- Volume limiting feature
- Good sound quality for kids
Cons
- Ineffective noise cancellation
- No carrying case included
- Overpriced for missing case
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | JBL Junior 470NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | — |
| Headband | memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 4★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 81 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 81 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch | JBL Junior 470NC - Wireless Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Kids Headphones with JBL Safe Sound (<85dB), Fit for Kids, Parental Control with Customizable Volume & Playtime and 50Hr Battery Life (White) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | HFP 1.8, AVRCP, A2DP 1.4 |
| 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 | 5 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 500 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | soundcore app | JBL Headphones app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✓★ |
| 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 Junior 470NC
- Strong comfort (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 43 specs.