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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Google Pixel Buds A Series and the Soundcore P20i depends on your priorities: if you prefer better call quality and your activities include a lot of phone calls or video conferences, go with the Google Pixel Buds A Series, which also have a higher comfort score, making them well-suited for longer wear. For gaming, the Pixel Buds' low latency mode could be advantageous. However, if the cost is a concern and you're looking for good durability, longer battery life, and enjoy having a wireless charging case, the Soundcore P20i is the more budget-friendly choice and it also offers active noise canceling, which the Pixel Buds lack. Both are sweatproof and have built-in controls, but the Soundcore P20i is optimized for a wider range of devices including both Android and Apple. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
8.6
7.3
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Phone Calls
8.5
5.0
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
4.7
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
7.0
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and Soundcore P20i are both good for TV and video, though the Google Pixel Buds A Series is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
4.6
6.5
The Soundcore P20i is only fair for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$58
$30
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has a price of $58 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
Build Quality
7.4
9.0
The Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.4
6.4
The Soundcore P20i and Google Pixel Buds A Series are both only fair for music.
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Spec Comparison
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| Google Pixel Buds A Series | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$58 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Soundcore | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.1 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Google Pixel Buds A Series
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Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
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 Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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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