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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch sound quality and have a more expansive budget, the Audeze LCD 2 Classic over-ear headphones, known for their wider soundstage and high comfort, are an excellent choice for home use, especially for music and TV. However, they are not portable, not ideal for exercise or travel, and lack a microphone for calls. On the other hand, the Soundcore P20i earbuds offer good sound quality and are more budget-friendly. They're wireless, making them suitable for exercise and on-the-go use. They also support sweat resistance, have a microphone for calls, and their compact size makes them easy to transport. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
- Excellent for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.2
6.4
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
4.7
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
8.6
7.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Soundcore P20i is only fair for noise reduction, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic does not have a battery. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$799
$25
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Soundcore P20i costs $25.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
7.3
7.3
The Soundcore P20i and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both good for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.8
5.0
The Soundcore P20i and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Audeze LCD 2 Classic and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze LCD 2 Classic | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2017 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 635 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Audeze LCD 2 Classic
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The Greatest Song
Greatest Song Team | August 2023
"These headphones outdo rival planar magnetic headphones, especially in terms of dynamics. Compared to the Hifiman Ananda or the Hifiman Edition XS there is noticeably more slam in the sound, particularly in the bass. The LCD-2C gives you a fantastic sense of quiet dynamics with crystalline precision. This is evident also in our clinical tests, where it’s just easier to understand spoken text at very low volumes."
Soundcore P20i
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Critic Reviewer
Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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About Audeze
Audeze is an, award-winning, American premium headphone manufacturer based in California. Founded in 2008, their products are developed around aerospace materials technology first used by NASA and are widely used by enthusiasts and professionals alike, not only in the fields of music and sound engineering but also in e-sports and the health industry.
About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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