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JBL Tune 520BT vs Soundcore Q20i

What Tune 520BT does better (2) and where Q20i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune 520BT
JBL · 2023Tune 520BT
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
Soundcore Q20i
Soundcore · 2024Q20i
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8
7.1Battery6.6

Why is Tune 520BT better than Q20i?

  1. Weight157 g vs 246 g+57%
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%

Why is Q20i better than Tune 520BT?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Tune 520BT: Yes
  2. Battery life57 h vs 60 h+5%
  3. Driver size33 mm vs 40 mm+21%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 520BTJBL Tune 520BT≈ $304.9
Soundcore Q20iSoundcore Q20i≈ $306.1
Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size33 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance30 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity102 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life57 h60 h
Battery life with ANC—40 h
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h5 min → 4 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight157 g246 g
FoldableYesYes
Colours—BIue, Pink, White, Black, Navy Blue, Taupe
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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