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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JBL Vibe Beam offers better overall sound quality, microphone quality, and built-in controls, making it suitable for calls and meetings, and it's sweatproof and dustproof, ideal for exercise. Choose the JBL if you prioritize call clarity and physical durability, or the Soundcore if comfort, noise cancellation, and watching videos are more important despite a slightly lower sound quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.8
5.0
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.3
4.7
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
Battery
8.3 Hours
9.0 Hours
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has 8.3 hours of battery life. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$30
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has a price of $50 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.6
6.4
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless and Soundcore P20i are both only fair for music.
Gaming
7.3
7.3
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless and Soundcore P20i are both good for gaming.
TV and Video
6.9
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Soundcore P20i to be good for TV and video, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.5
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless and Soundcore P20i are both only fair for noise reduction.
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How the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8.3 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.1 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 16 | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Headphone Dungeon
LaFonda | April 2023
"The Vibe Beam earbuds may not be a sleek as other earbuds in the price range, such as the equally priced Vibe Buds, but they sound great, have a long battery life, and come with an equalizer. And if you just need a solid pair if earbuds to get you through your commute, these will do the trick. I have no complaints here."
Soundcore P20i
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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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