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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high-fidelity music listening and are comfortable with a wired connection, the 7hz Timeless, though more expensive, offers superior sound quality and build. However, for daily use like calls and casual listening, or if you need wireless convenience and water resistance, the Soundcore P20i is a budget-friendly choice with decent audio, added portability of a wireless design, and sweatproof certification for exercise. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
- Good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.6
6.4
The 7hz Timeless is very good for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Gaming
6.6
7.3
The Soundcore P20i is good for gaming, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
5.0
The Soundcore P20i and 7hz Timeless are both poor for phone calls, though the Soundcore P20i is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
4.7
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
7.0
The 7hz Timeless and Soundcore P20i are both good for TV and video, though the 7hz Timeless is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.5
The Soundcore P20i is only fair for noise reduction, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The 7hz Timeless does not have a battery. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$185
$25
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The 7hz Timeless has a price of $185 and the Soundcore P20i costs $25.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality, while the 7hz Timeless has very good build quality.
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How the 7hz Timeless and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$185 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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7hz Timeless
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
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 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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