JBL Tune 780NC
JBL
78 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore Life Q20
Soundcore
90 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
Work
Music
Commute
Studio
Calls
Specifications
| JBL Tune 780NC | Soundcore Life Q20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft over-ear cups | memory foam |
| Headband | lightweight padded headband | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 4★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 16 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 93 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 76 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours | 5 minutes for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 690 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | soundcore App |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones | soundcore app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 780NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
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
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore Life Q20
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 43 specs.