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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize call quality and gaming performance, and are willing to invest in a higher price, the Earfun Wave Pro is a great choice given their excellent ratings for calls, meetings, and low latency for gaming. However, if budget is a key concern and you're looking for effective noise cancellation during air travel, the more affordably priced Soundcore Life Q20 could be a better fit, despite poorer performance in calls and gaming. Keep in mind, for regular music listening, both offer very good sound quality, with the Earfun boasting a slight edge for comfort. If long battery life is crucial for you, then Earfun Wave Pro's 80 hours of typical use outshines the 32.3 hours offered by Soundcore. Both models are similar in weight and have a foldable design for portability, with detachable cables for durability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- The Soundcore Life Q20 has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.
Key differences
Gaming
8.7
5.2
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Phone Calls
9.0
4.9
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
4.7
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
TV and Video
8.0
5.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
32.3 Hours
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$50
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $50.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
7.0
The Earfun Wave Pro and Soundcore Life Q20 are both good for music.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Earfun Wave Pro are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Earfun Wave Pro and Soundcore Life Q20 both have very good build quality.
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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the Soundcore Life Q20 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Wave Pro | Soundcore Life Q20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | November 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 32.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 268 Grams | 258.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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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