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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality, noise isolation, and use during exercise or air travel, the Beats Fit Pro earbuds would be a better fit for you, especially if you have an Apple device to take advantage of features like lower latency and adaptive sound. However, they are on the higher end of the price spectrum. The Soundcore Life Q20 headphones are budget-friendly and offer a very good battery life and active noise cancelling. They also have a detachable cable which can be handy. Choose the Soundcore Life Q20 if you're looking for a cost-effective option with good noise cancellation and don't mind sacrificing some sound quality and the extra features provided by the Beats. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- Good for music
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Phone Calls
6.3
4.9
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
4.7
The Beats Fit Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Battery
5.2 Hours
32.3 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$179
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $50.
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Key similarities
Music
6.9
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Soundcore Life Q20 to be good for music, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Gaming
4.9
5.2
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.3
The Beats Fit Pro and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Beats Fit Pro are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Beats Fit Pro and Soundcore Life Q20 both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Fit Pro and the Soundcore Life Q20 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Fit Pro | Soundcore Life Q20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | November 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | 32.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 258.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Beats Fit Pro
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SoundGuys
Lili Katz | January 2024
"The Beats Fit Pro is just as easy to use with an Android device as it is with an iPhone. It seems Apple-owned Beats is trying to appeal to a wider market, and it works. The Fit Pro fits like a pro with the ear tip fit test and multiple ear tips. Sound quality is sure to please most athletes, but the Fit Pro is just at home in the office as it is in the gym. The main factor holding the Beats Fit Pro back from gold is the price."
Soundcore Life Q20
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | January 2022
"As far as headphones that cost under $100 go, the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 is a really solid option. Like any good tool, it does the job well without much guff, and it’s affordable to boot. Sure: it’s not going toe to toe with any of the higher-end models of ANC headphones out there—but the headphones do well enough for commuters that it’s a good stand-in if you were never planning on spending a bunch of money anyway."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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