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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize the absolute best sound quality for music and want an expansive soundstage, the Philips Fidelio X2HR would be a superior choice; however, they are open-back headphones which means they leak sound and don’t isolate noise well, making them less suitable for noisy environments. They are also not versatile for exercise or travel due to their size and lack of wireless capability. On the other hand, Soundcore P20i earbuds are much more portable, offer decent sound quality, a reliable built-in microphone for calls, are sweatproof, and have active noise cancelling to block out ambient sounds, making them a more practical choice for active users and commuters. They are also more affordable, but they may not match the Philips in sound quality and comfort for long listening sessions. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
  • Excellent for music
  • Very good for TV and video
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
  • Very good for air travel

Key differences

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Music

9.3
Fidelio X2HR
P20i
6.4
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.9
Fidelio X2HR
P20i
4.7
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.

TV and Video

8.8
Fidelio X2HR
P20i
7.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore P20i is good.

Noise Reduction

2.5
Fidelio X2HR
P20i
6.5
The Soundcore P20i is only fair for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.

Battery

N/A
Fidelio X2HR
P20i
9.0 Hours
The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.

Cost

$140
Fidelio X2HR
P20i
$30
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The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $140 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

7.0
Fidelio X2HR
P20i
7.3
The Soundcore P20i and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both good for gaming.

Phone Calls

5.0
Fidelio X2HR
P20i
5.0
The Soundcore P20i and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both poor for phone calls.

Build Quality

9.0
Fidelio X2HR
P20i
9.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Soundcore P20i both have excellent build quality.

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How the Philips Fidelio X2HR and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Philips Fidelio X2HRSoundcore P20i
Philips Fidelio X2HRSoundcore P20i

GENERAL

Price
$140
$30
Brand
PhilipsSoundcore
Release Date
September 1, 2014May 1, 2023
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
9.3/106.5/10
Phone Calls Score
5/105.1/10
Gaming Score
7.1/107.4/10
TV and Video Score
8.9/107/10
Exercise Score
4.5/106.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A9 Hours
Wireless charging
N/AYes
Charging time
N/A2 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5.3
Case Battery Life
N/A20

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/106.5/10
Virtual Surround
N/ANo
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
N/A7/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/109/10
Comfort score
8.4/107/10
Size
N/ASmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
390 Grams4.5 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated

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Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."

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 Philips

Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.

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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