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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless vs JBL Tune 520BT

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless
JBL Tune 520BT

Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated May 28, 2025 03:09 PM

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Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless Picture
JBL Tune 520BT Picture

Variants

  • Soundcore Life Q20 (Black)
  • Soundcore Life Q20 (Blue)
  • Soundcore Life Q20 (Pink)
  • Soundcore Life Q20 (Silver)
  • Tune 520BT (Black)
  • Tune 520BT (Blue)
  • Tune 520BT (Purple)
  • Tune 520BT (White)

Our Verdict

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless

JBL Tune 520BT

If you want active noise cancelling (ANC), the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless are better than the JBL Tune 520BT in that regard. While the JBL fit on-ears and can only passively isolate, they have other features missing from the Anker headphones, such as multi-device pairing with lower latency and a comprehensive app that includes an equalizer. Their battery also lasts about twice as long. On the other hand, the Anker headphones have a better mic, support both Bluetooth and wired listening, and are more comfortable. Still, you can't change the very bassy sound profile on the Anker, which can be a dealbreaker. However, depending on your needs, the Anker's ANC can outweigh the upsides of the JBL headphones.

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