Anker Soundcore V20i
Amazon Basics AMZ-E8090A
What Buyers Say
Anker Soundcore V20i
The Soundcore V20i open-ear headphones are widely praised for their comfort, lightweight design, and excellent sound quality for the price. Users appreciate the secure fit, easy pairing with multiple devices, and the ability to stay aware of surroundings. A few note that bass could be stronger and the design is somewhat bulky, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Lightweight design
- Excellent sound quality for price
- Easy pairing with multiple devices
- Good for calls and meetings
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Bulky design
- No noise isolation
- Challenging with glasses
Amazon Basics AMZ-E8090A
These budget earbuds are praised for their surprisingly good sound quality and comfort relative to the low price. Many users find them great for calls and meetings, though durability is a common concern with some reporting failures after several months. The thin cable and poor ear tip grip are noted drawbacks, but overall they offer excellent value for the cost.
Pros
- Surprisingly good sound quality for price
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Great for calls and meetings
- Good value for money
- Works with iPhone via adapter
Cons
- Thin and flimsy cable
- Poor ear tip grip, falls out easily
- Durability concerns, failures after months
- Sound delay reported
- Not sweat resistant for exercise
Scores
Specifications
| Anker Soundcore V20i | Amazon Basics AMZ-E8090A | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | — |
| Ear Tips | s | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 16 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 11 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 94 dB★ |
| Codecs | IP55 & Sweatproof, Customized lights, 4-Mic For Clear Calls, Sports & Exercise, Playtime: 8/36H | Amazon Basics Wired Earbuds with Microphone, in-Ear Headphones, USB-C, 4.2 ft Cable, S/M/L Ear Tips, Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
Anker Soundcore V20i
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
Amazon Basics AMZ-E8090A
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average sound (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Amazon Basics AMZ-E8090A offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.
