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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more affordable option primarily for music, the KZ ZSN Pro earbuds might suit you as they offer good overall sound quality and are notable for their build quality and a detachable cable, though they lack a microphone and aren't optimized for calls or meetings. On the other hand, the Soundcore Life Q20 headphones are a bit pricier, but they come with active noise cancelling for better noise isolation during air travel or in noisy environments, an integrated microphone, and have longer battery life, making them versatile for various uses including calls and travel, despite slightly lower sound quality compared to the KZ ZSN Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Life Q20
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
7.0
The KZ ZSN Pro and Soundcore Life Q20 are both good for music, though the KZ ZSN Pro is somewhat better.
Gaming
6.0
5.2
The KZ ZSN Pro is only fair for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Phone Calls
3.1
4.9
The Soundcore Life Q20 and KZ ZSN Pro are both poor for phone calls, though the Soundcore Life Q20 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.4
5.3
The KZ ZSN Pro is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q20 is very good for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
32.3 Hours
The KZ ZSN Pro does not have a battery. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$21
$50
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The KZ ZSN Pro has a price of $21 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $50.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The KZ ZSN Pro has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Life Q20 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9
4.7
The KZ ZSN Pro and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the KZ ZSN Pro and the Soundcore Life Q20 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KZ ZSN Pro | Soundcore Life Q20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$21 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | KZ | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | November 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.2/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 32.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 258.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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KZ ZSN Pro
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PrimeAudio
David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
Soundcore Life Q20
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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 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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