Soundcore P20i
Score: 75/100
JBL Tune 520BT
Score: 77/100Rankings
The JBL Tune 520BT on-ear headphones offer an impressive 57 hours of playback and rapid 5-minute quick charging. They lack active noise cancellation and have limited sweat-resistance, making them less suited for intense workouts. Best for commuters and travelers who value long battery life and portability.
The P20i are true-wireless earbuds that deliver punchy bass, IPX5 resistance and a rich set of EQ presets. They miss active noise cancellation, have a plasticky feel and lack multipoint connectivity. Best suited for budget-focused listeners who prioritize bass and workout durability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9 hours | 57 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.45 gbest | 156 g |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutes | 5 minutesbest |
10 mm | 33 mmbest | |
— | 30 Ωbest | |
— | 102 dBbest | |
1.5 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9 hours | 57 hours |
Quick Charge Time (minutes) | 10 minutes | 5 minutes |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Multipoint Pairing | false | true |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 0.45 g | 156 g |
Audio(1) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 10 mm | 33 mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1.5 years | 1 years |
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Professional reviewers commend the P20i for its bass-forward sound signature, solid mids, and the flexibility of the Soundcore app's EQ presets and Game Mode. The Bluetooth 5.3 link is praised for stability, especially in crowded spaces. However, they criticize the lack of active noise cancellation, limited treble detail, and a plasticky build that feels less premium, while noting average call performance in noisy settings.
Everyday users love the value proposition, citing rich bass, balanced highs, long battery life, and reliable connectivity as standout features. The IPX5 rating and comfortable fit earn frequent praise for workout use. Recurring complaints focus on the absence of ANC, a plasticky feel, limited treble sparkle, and occasional microphone issues in noisy environments, though most buyers accept these trade-offs at the low price.
Professional reviewers commend the Tune 520BT for its compact, lightweight build, easy-to-use controls, and impressive battery endurance, especially the rapid-charge capability. However, they point out that the sound tuning leans heavily toward bass, the lack of ANC and limited sports suitability keep it from competing with higher-end or sport-focused models.
Everyday users praise the powerful bass, long battery life, quick-charge convenience, comfortable fit, and reliable wireless range, while recurring complaints focus on occasional Bluetooth drop-outs, average call quality in noisy settings, fit looseness during intense exercise, and uncertainty about water-resistance protection.
