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Updated April 10, 2024·
If price is a major consideration for you and you're looking for the most affordable option, the Soundcore P20i is the less expensive choice. These earbuds are particularly suitable for exercise due to being sweatproof and also offer active noise cancelling which is great for air travel. They also come with app customization options which could enhance your music experience. However, if you prefer on-ear headphones with a potentially more immersive soundstage and don't mind trading off the sweatproof feature and app-based controls, you might prefer the JBL 510BT. Keep in mind that both options have limitations for calls and meetings, and neither is particularly suited to TV and gaming due to their sound latency. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL 510BT
- The JBL 510BT has no clear advantages over the Soundcore P20i.
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
5.4
7.3
The Soundcore P20i is good for gaming, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
4.7
The JBL 510BT and Soundcore P20i are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL 510BT is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.5
7.0
The Soundcore P20i is good for TV and video, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.5
The Soundcore P20i is only fair for noise reduction, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Battery
38.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The JBL 510BT has 38 hours of battery life. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$30
$25
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL 510BT has a price of $30 and the Soundcore P20i costs $25.
Build Quality
6.5
9.0
The Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality, while the JBL 510BT has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.2
6.4
The Soundcore P20i and JBL 510BT are both only fair for music.
Phone Calls
5.1
5.0
The JBL 510BT and Soundcore P20i are both poor for phone calls.
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How the JBL 510BT and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL 510BT | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 38 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158.7 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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SoundGuys
Sam Smart | September 2023
"The JBL Tune 510BT is affordable and compact, making it a great companion for a commute, so long as you don't need active noise canceling. If you wear glasses or have ear piercings, the on-ear design might not be comfortable, since the ear cups will squish your ears."
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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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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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