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JLab JBUDDIES POP vs Soundcore Q21i

What JBUDDIES POP does better (2) and where Q21i wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JLab JBUDDIES POP
JLab · 2025JBUDDIES POP
2 advantages≈ $35
vs
Soundcore Q21i
Soundcore · 2024Q21i
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
5.2Battery6.2

Why is JBUDDIES POP better than Q21i?

  1. Battery capacity380 mAh vs 185 mAh2.1×
  2. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%

Why is Q21i better than JBUDDIES POP?

  1. Battery life48 h vs 60 h+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Soundcore Q21iSoundcore Q21i≈ $406.6
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life48 h60 h
Battery life with ANC—40 h
Battery capacity380 mAh185 mAh
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight128 g—
FoldableYes—
ColoursPink, TealBlack
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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