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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you value a more immersive listening experience for music and are willing to pay more, the JBL Live 670NC may be suitable, as it offers better overall sound quality and has active noise cancelling, which is advantageous for air travel and noisy environments. However, if you're on a budget and primarily use headphones for long flights, the Soundcore Life Q20 is an excellent choice due to its superior noise isolation and long battery life. The Soundcore is less suited for exercise due to poorer sweat resistance. Neither are optimal for gaming or watching TV due to latency issues. Both come with a detachable cable, but the JBL is a more modern model with potentially more updated features. Consider what features are must-haves versus nice-to-haves based on your personal usage and budget. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live 670NC
  • Good for phone calls
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
  • Good for music
  • Excellent for air travel

Key differences

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Phone Calls

7.4
Live 670NC
Life Q20
4.9
The JBL Live 670NC is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

8.6
Live 670NC
Life Q20
4.7
The JBL Live 670NC is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.

Noise Reduction

6.7
Live 670NC
Life Q20
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q20 is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Live 670NC is only fair.

Battery

65.0 Hours
Live 670NC
Life Q20
32.3 Hours
The JBL Live 670NC has 65 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.

Cost

$100
Live 670NC
Life Q20
$60
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$160

The JBL Live 670NC has a price of $100 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $60.
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Key similarities

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Music

6.5
Live 670NC
Life Q20
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Soundcore Life Q20 to be good for music, while the JBL Live 670NC is only fair.

Gaming

5.4
Live 670NC
Life Q20
5.2
The JBL Live 670NC and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for gaming.

TV and Video

5.5
Live 670NC
Life Q20
5.3
The JBL Live 670NC and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for TV and video.

Build Quality

8.0
Live 670NC
Life Q20
8.0
The JBL Live 670NC and Soundcore Life Q20 both have very good build quality.

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How the JBL Live 670NC and the Soundcore Life Q20 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live 670NCSoundcore Life Q20
JBL Live 670NCSoundcore Life Q20

GENERAL

Price
$100
$60
Brand
JBLSoundcore
Release Date
March 1, 2024November 1, 2020
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.6/107/10
Phone Calls Score
7.4/104.9/10
Gaming Score
5.4/105.2/10
TV and Video Score
5.5/105.3/10
Exercise Score
6/105.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
65 Hours32.3 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
3 Hours1.8 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.35

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
6.8/108.8/10
Virtual Surround
YesN/A
Android App
YesNo
iOS App
YesNo
Mic Quality
7/106.8/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8/108/10
Comfort score
7/107.6/10
Size
MediumN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
217 Grams258.5 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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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 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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