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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Jabra Elite Active 75t earbuds, a midrange-priced option, are designed for those who need a sweatproof, wireless device that is highly portable and suitable for exercise. Choose Jabra for fitness and shorter use, or Soundcore for budget-friendly, long-duration usage with a slight compromise on features suitable for active environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
Best in class for exercise
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
Good for music
Key differences
Music
5.5/10
7.0/10
The Soundcore Life Q20 is good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
4.7/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Jabra Elite Active 75t is somewhat better.
Battery
7.5 Hours
32.3 Hours
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$163
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$250
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $163 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $60.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life Q20 has very good build quality.
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
"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."
Get a great deal on the Jabra Elite Active 75t or the Soundcore Life Q20
About Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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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