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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize noise cancellation and battery life for longer sessions, the JBL Tune 660NC headphones are suitable, especially for air travel where their active noise cancelling feature and on-ear form provide added isolation. However, if you prefer earbuds that are more compact and have a better fit during exercise, the Soundcore P20i would be more appropriate, offering a stemmed design with sweatproof certification. For making calls and gaming, the P20i's better mic quality and low latency are advantageous, whereas the JBL's are not ideal for these activities. Consider also the connectivity; the JBL can be used wired or wireless, while the Soundcore is wireless only. Choose the JBL if you want the versatility of a detachable cable and don't mind a bit of bulk for the added feature of active noise cancelling. The Soundcore is optimized for both Android and Apple, includes wireless charging, boasts app customization for EQ, and is significantly lighter, making it a more convenient choice if these features align with your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
- The JBL Tune 660NC 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 Tune 660NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.7
4.7
The JBL Tune 660NC and Soundcore P20i are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Tune 660NC is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.6
7.0
The Soundcore P20i is good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.5
The Soundcore P20i and JBL Tune 660NC are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Soundcore P20i is somewhat better.
Battery
42.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$30
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL Tune 660NC has a price of $50 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
Build Quality
8.0
9.0
The Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality, while the JBL Tune 660NC has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.1
6.4
The Soundcore P20i and JBL Tune 660NC are both only fair for music.
Phone Calls
5.1
5.0
The JBL Tune 660NC and Soundcore P20i are both poor for phone calls.
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How the JBL Tune 660NC and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JBL Tune 660NC | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 42 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 | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 172 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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"
Soundcore P20i
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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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