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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability and need something for active use like exercising, the Jlab Go Air Sport earbuds are sweatproof, offer a secure fit with ear hooks, and have good battery life. However, These earbuds may not provide the best sound quality, especially for music or during calls and meetings. On the other hand, if you prefer better sound quality and active noise cancelling for quieter listening experiences, the Soundcore Life Q20 headphones might be a better choice, although they're not as suitable for exercise and are slightly more expensive. The headphones also have the advantage of being foldable for easier transportation and offer an excellent battery life for extended use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- Good for music
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
5.6
7.0
The Soundcore Life Q20 is good for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
4.7
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Jlab Go Air Sport is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.8
5.3
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for TV and video, though the Jlab Go Air Sport is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q20 is very good for noise reduction, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is only fair.
Battery
8.0 Hours
32.3 Hours
The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$30
$60
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Jlab Go Air Sport has a price of $30 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $60.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.2
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.2
4.9
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Soundcore Life Q20 both have very good build quality.
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How the Jlab Go Air Sport and the Soundcore Life Q20 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jlab Go Air Sport | Soundcore Life Q20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jlab | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | November 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | 32.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.6 Grams | 258.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Jlab Go Air Sport
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Tim Gideon | April 2022
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."
Soundcore Life Q20
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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 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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