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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II offer superior noise canceling and better overall sound quality, which is ideal for air travel and listening to music in noisy environments. However, they are significantly more expensive than the Soundcore P20i. The Soundcore P20i, on the other hand, provides better battery life and is sweatproof, making it a great choice for exercise use and for those who need long listening sessions without charging. If you are looking for value and a pair of earbuds for active use, the P20i could be a good choice, while if you prioritize sound quality and noise cancellation for a quieter and more immersive listening experience, you might prefer the Bose. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Good for music
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.4
6.4
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is good for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
7.3
The Soundcore P20i is good for gaming, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
4.7
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
6.2
7.0
The Soundcore P20i is good for TV and video, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is excellent for noise reduction, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$30
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The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a price of $199 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
5.0
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Soundcore P20i are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.2
9.0
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Soundcore P20i both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | September 2023
"Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds were never going to be cheap, but the question was whether they’d be competitive in an area of the market where rivals have never been more capable. The fact that the company has not only managed to implement a successful redesign, but also push the envelope for noise-cancelling and sound quality in such a highly competitive category simultaneously is truly impressive."
Soundcore P20i
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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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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