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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and features for daily use like calls and meetings, the Soundcore P20i is the better choice with its integrated mic, wireless functionality, and app control customization. However, the KZ ZSN Pro, while lacking a mic and wireless capabilities, offers a detachable cable and is favored for music with a higher sound quality and build quality. Remember though, the KZ ZSN Pro is often somewhat more expensive compared to the Soundcore P20i, which also offers better suitability for exercise, with sweatproof certification, and active noise cancelling. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro
Good for music
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
Good for gaming
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7/10
6.4/10
The KZ ZSN Pro is good for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Gaming
6.0/10
7.3/10
The Soundcore P20i is good for gaming, while the KZ ZSN Pro is only fair.
Phone Calls
3.1/10
5.0/10
The Soundcore P20i and KZ ZSN Pro are both poor for phone calls, though the Soundcore P20i is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.3/10
6.5/10
The Soundcore P20i is only fair for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The KZ ZSN Pro does not have a battery. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$21
$25
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The KZ ZSN Pro has a price of $21 and the Soundcore P20i costs $25.
"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."
"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 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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