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Updated April 10, 2024·

If you're looking for over-ear headphones that offer better noise isolation and are well-suited for air travel, the JBL Live 770NC is the stronger choice with active noise cancelling and a comfortable over-ear design, despite being pricier. They also have a detachable cable, which can be a plus for durability. On the other hand, if you prefer something more lightweight, portable, and budget-friendly, the Soundcore P20i earbuds might be for you; they are sweatproof which makes them suitable for exercise, but they don't have noise cancelling and are not as comfortable for long flights. The JBLs are not as well-suited for gaming or TV due to poorer performance in those areas, and the Soundcores offer good gaming performance if that’s a priority for you. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live 770NC
  • Good for music
  • Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
  • Good for gaming
  • Good for TV and video

Key differences

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Music

7.4
Live 770NC
P20i
6.4
The JBL Live 770NC is good for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.

Gaming

5.6
Live 770NC
P20i
7.3
The Soundcore P20i is good for gaming, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live 770NC
P20i
4.7
The JBL Live 770NC and Soundcore P20i are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Live 770NC is somewhat better.

TV and Video

5.8
Live 770NC
P20i
7.0
The Soundcore P20i is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.

Battery

76.0 Hours
Live 770NC
P20i
9.0 Hours
The JBL Live 770NC has 76 hours of battery life. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.

Cost

$130
Live 770NC
P20i
$30
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The JBL Live 770NC has a price of $130 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.

Build Quality

8.0
Live 770NC
P20i
9.0
The Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live 770NC has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

5.2
Live 770NC
P20i
5.0
The JBL Live 770NC and Soundcore P20i are both poor for phone calls.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Live 770NC
P20i
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JBL Live 770NC to be good for noise reduction, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.

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How the JBL Live 770NC and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live 770NCSoundcore P20i
JBL Live 770NCSoundcore P20i

GENERAL

Price
$130
$30
Brand
JBLSoundcore
Release Date
March 1, 2024May 1, 2023
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.5/106.5/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/105.1/10
Gaming Score
5.6/107.4/10
TV and Video Score
5.8/107/10
Exercise Score
6.1/106.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
76 Hours9 Hours
Wireless charging
NoYes
Charging time
2 Hours2 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.35.3
Case Battery Life
N/A20

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
7/106.5/10
Virtual Surround
YesNo
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
7/107/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8/109/10
Comfort score
7/107/10
Size
MediumSmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
220 Grams4.5 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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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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