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Updated April 10, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern, the Soundcore Life Q20 is a cost-effective option as it is often significantly less expensive and offers good comfort, very good noise isolation, and excellent performance during air travel due to its active noise cancelling feature. However, for those preferring on-ear form and the convenience of a foldable design for portability, the JBL Tune 660NC would be a better fit despite its higher price; it also boasts a longer battery life, which could be a deciding factor if you're looking for longer listening sessions without frequent recharging. The JBL also has a detachable cable, which adds to its versatility. Both headphones support AAC codec for better sound quality on Apple devices, but neither supports a low latency mode, so they may not be the best for gaming or watching videos where audio syncing is crucial. Choose the Soundcore Life Q20 for more effective noise cancellation during flights and a more immersive music listening experience, or the JBL Tune 660NC for portability and longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
- The JBL Tune 660NC has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Life Q20.
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- Good for music
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.1
7.0
The Soundcore Life Q20 is good for music, while the JBL Tune 660NC is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
4.7
The JBL Tune 660NC and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Tune 660NC is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q20 is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 660NC is only fair.
Battery
42.0 Hours
32.3 Hours
The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.2
The JBL Tune 660NC and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.1
4.9
The JBL Tune 660NC and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for phone calls.
TV and Video
5.6
5.3
The JBL Tune 660NC and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for TV and video.
Cost
$45
$43
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The JBL Tune 660NC has a price of $45 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $43.
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
The JBL Tune 660NC and Soundcore Life Q20 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Tune 660NC | Soundcore Life Q20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$45 | $43 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | November 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 42 Hours | 32.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 172 Grams | 258.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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SoundGuys
Chase Bernath | April 2023
"The JBL Tune 660NC is the best value you can get from a set of on-ear headphones. There's no companion app so you don't get many additional features, but everything the JBL Tune 660NC sets out to do, it does well. At this price, the JBL Tune 660NC is an easy recommendation for on-ear headphone lovers"
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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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