JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless vs Tronsmart Apollo Q20: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 80. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $35.

Over-Ear

JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless

80Outstanding

$35

Full review data

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Tronsmart Apollo Q20 leads on 4 of 7 measures.

JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless
Tronsmart Apollo Q20

HearWiki score

Sound

7.0

4.9

Noise cancelling

3.9

Battery

8.1

8.3

Calls

4.2

5.2

Value

8.7

8.5

Price (USD)

$35

$30

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Mixed generations

JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless (2025) against Tronsmart Apollo Q20 (2022). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless brings Top codec AAC against SBC, while the Tronsmart Apollo Q20 answers with Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and ANC type Feed-forward against None. The JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance (IPX4).

JBuddies Pro Wireless20253 yr newer
Apollo Q202022

What differsJBuddies Pro WirelessApollo Q20

Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.3
Top codec: AAC; SBC
ANC type: None; Feed-forward
Water resistance: IPX4; Not rated

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

JBuddies Pro WirelessApollo Q20

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $35; $30
HearWiki score: 80; 57
Released: 2025; 2022
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 40 mm dynamic; 40 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 40 mm; 40 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 113 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC
Multipoint pairing: No; No
Wireless range: 9 m; -
Battery life: 35 h; 60 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 25 h
Full charge time: 180 min; 150 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 4 h; -
Wireless charging: -; No
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: none; feedforward
Transparency mode: No; -
Companion app: No; -
Custom EQ: No; -
Wear detection: No; -
Controls: buttons; buttons
Voice assistant: -; Google Assistant, Siri
Weight: 165 g; 246 g
Water resistance: IPX4; none
Foldable: Yes; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Model code: -; Tronsmart Sounfii Q20
Microphones: 1; 1
Microphone type: MEMS; -
Mic sensitivity: -42 dBV; -

Specification comparison of JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless vs Tronsmart Apollo Q20
Spec	JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless	Tronsmart Apollo Q20
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$35	$30
HearWiki score	80 / 100 Outstanding	57 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2022
Audio
Driver	40 mm dynamic	40 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	40 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	16 Ω
Sensitivity	-	113 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC
Multipoint pairing	No	No
Wireless range	9 m	-
Battery
Battery life	35 h	60 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	25 h
Full charge time	180 min	150 min
Quick charge	10 min → 4 h	-
Wireless charging	-	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	none	feedforward
Transparency mode	No	-
Companion app	No	-
Custom EQ	No	-
Wear detection	No	-
Controls	buttons	buttons
Voice assistant	-	Google Assistant, Siri
Design
Weight	165 g	246 g
Water resistance	IPX4	none
Foldable	Yes	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Model code	-	Tronsmart Sounfii Q20
Calls
Microphones	1	1
Microphone type	MEMS	-
Mic sensitivity	-42 dBV	-

What reviewers said

JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless

The JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless are budget-friendly over-ear headphones aimed at younger listeners, offering a lightweight and foldable design for easy travel. They provide a long 35-hour battery life and IPX4 sweat resistance, making them suitable for daily use and light activity, though they lack active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity.

Pro:Long 35-hour battery life
Pro:Lightweight and foldable design
Pro:IPX4 sweat resistance

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connection
Con:Basic button controls only

Tronsmart Apollo Q20

The Tronsmart Apollo Q20 is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that prioritizes long battery life and practical features for everyday use. It includes active noise cancellation to reduce ambient noise, a 40mm dynamic driver for sound, and Bluetooth 5.3 for a stable wireless connection. The design is straightforward, with button controls and a USB-C port for charging, making it a solid choice for travelers or commuters on a tight budget. Overall, it delivers dependable performance without aiming for premium audio refinement.

Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
Pro:Effective noise cancellation for the price
Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended use

Con:Limited to SBC codec, no high-resolution wireless audio
Con:No multipoint connection for switching devices
Con:Lacks water resistance, not ideal for workouts

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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