I've had the Soundcore Q20 headphones for almost a month now, and I thought I'd start off my review with one simple statement: I've only charged these things ONCE since I've taken them out of the box. These headphones have absolutely phenomenal battery life. The only reason I charged them was because I wanted to test how long they would last on a full charge (within my day to day use). I received these headphones on the 1st of April. It is currently the 27th of April and the battery is still at "Medium" (there is no visual indicator, however there is a voice that tells you whether your battery is "High", "Medium", or "Low").
That being said, I'll go ahead and list some Pros:
- Battery Life (Seriously, I can't stress enough how good it is)
- Sound Quality
- Comfort
- Looks
- Sturdiness/Build Quality
- Noise Cancellation (there's a caveat here, continue reading to see what I mean)
BATTERY LIFE:
As if I haven't already said enough, these headphones refuse to die. I've used them from anywhere between an hour to 3-4 hours at a time (long gaming sessions or binging a show on my laptop or phone), and they just don't let up. Like I mentioned in the intro, it's been almost an entire month with these headphones and I've only had to charge them once. It is worth mentioning that the battery will drain much faster with noise-cancelling turned on, as it is indeed ACTIVE noise-cancelling and uses more power. I've got to give props to Anker for marketing these as lasting 40 hours, as this runtime is more accurate when noise-cancelling is ON. With ANC off, these can easily last 60+ hours. It's always refreshing to see a company slightly under-sell and over-deliver.
SOUND QUALITY:
These things sound way better than they should at this price-point. I wouldn't call myself an audiophile, but I do have experience with over-ear, closed-back studio headphones (I own a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50x's), and dabble in amateur sound mixing/mastering as a guitarist. Apart from being just a bit heavier on the bass than I would like, these headphones do an excellent job at bringing out lows, mids, and highs in pretty much anything you'll find yourself listening to. Nothing sounds drowned out or overexposed (with the exception of the bass, but there's a valid reason for it in this case). I bought these headphones primarily for multimedia consumption (movies, video games, music, etc.). They have just the right amount of punch in the low-end to make things such as explosions or bass-heavy sound effects really shine. In this instance, the heavier low-end makes sense. Voices sound crystal clear, as the mids don't get drowned out by the lows or highs like on some other higher-priced headphones (looking at you, Beats..). The highs are where these things truly shine, in my opinion. Lots of budget headphones tend to sound very "tinny" with harsh, sharp highs to over-compensate for the overly-saturated bass, but these do a great job at keeping both the mids and highs prominent enough (despite the thicker bass).
COMFORT:
I've owned and used plenty of both over-ear and on-ear headphones over the years, and I can't beat around the bush here: these are the most comfortable headphones I've ever used. I was expecting to have to "break them in", given what some of the other reviews were saying, but the minute I put these on I was pleasantly surprised at just how soft and light these felt (without feeling cheap or flimsy). And I wear glasses!
LOOKS:
Not a whole lot to say about how these look. I wouldn't say you'll be turning heads while wearing these out and about, but for the amount of money that they cost.. I'm just saying they could've looked a lot worse. I've seen headphones three times the price that are a complete eye-sore. The Q20s are clean and minimalistic, without giving away its low price.
STURDINESS/BUILD QUALITY:
Although I'm not one to man-handle my devices (no matter how little they may cost), I have to say that these don't feel the least bit flimsy. I did a mild stress-test by stretching both ear cups apart as far as I was comfortable with and was able to get about 10 inches wide. I don't think anyone has a head that wide, but if you do, these are definitely going to fit. The build quality feels great, and I feel like these will definitely last a while (and I will be updating this review if that changes lol).
NOISE CANCELLATION:
These headphones do indeed have active noise cancelling, BUT.. I literally almost NEVER use it. Here's why: they don't need it. The headphones are built in such a way that even with the ANC off, they drown out a ton of outside noise. Unfortunately, there is a significant drop in volume when noise-cancelling is activated. The bass takes a hit as well, making it more evened out with the mids and highs (which might be a plus for some).
FINAL THOUGHTS:
There's only really one "Con" that I wasn't going to mention, and that's the carrying bag that comes with the Q20s. There's nothing really wrong with it, but I did just want to note that they used to come with a hard carrying case (according to some older YouTube reviews), and I'm a little salty that us newer buyers don't get that lol. All in all, for the $60 that I paid for these headphones, I can't think of any reason not to fully recommend them. They sound great, the battery life lasts incredibly long (almost to a suspicious degree, making you feel like today is finally the day it'll need a charge only to be proven wrong), it's got decent looks, solid build, and they even threw in Active Noise Cancellation for situations that call for some extra silence. If you're in the market for some new headphones for multimedia consumption (I definitely would not use these for any professional work, as they are not made for that), and have a bit of a stiffer budget, look no further. These will do more than its price tag leads on.
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| connectivity tech | Wireless | Wireless | — | Wireless | Wireless, Wired, Bluetooth 5.3 | Wireless, Wired |
| headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | On Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
| connector type | 3.5mm Jack | — | Bluetooth / 3.5mm Jack, 3.5mm Jack | USB Type C | Bluetooth, 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack, USB Type C |
| noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | sound isolation | sound isolation |
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| cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Retractable | Detachable | Detachable |
Product Description
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Hi-Res Audio
Enjoy Hi-Res Audio via 40mm dynamic drivers that deliver clear sound with rich details.
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Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation
Internal and external microphones cancel out an extended range of low and mid-frequency noises.
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BassUp Technology
Our custom algorithm performs real-time music analysis for instantly intensified bass.
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Crystal-Clear Calls
Life Q20’s microphone enhances voice pick-up to ensure you sound crystal clear on the other end.
Universal Comfort
Memory foam earcups gently mold around your ears, while the headband’s rotating joints automatically adjust the angle of the earcups to fit the shape of your head. This ensures that Life Q20 active noise cancelling headphones deliver maximum comfort and a secure seal.
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Accessories
In the box you’ll find a travel pouch to conveniently store Life Q20 active noise cancelling headphones in, a 3.5mm AUX cable to keep the music playing when you’re low on battery, and a Micro USB cable to charge them with.
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Playtime (ANC off/on)
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I robbed this company
I actually feel like I robbed them. At first I put the headphones on and played some hip hop to see how the depth of bass and crispness of the mids and highs are and I thought it sounded GREAT... but wasn't blown away. These are not expensive so it was exactly what I thought it would be BUT..... I finally read the manual and there's a button you click 2 times. I clicked it 2 times and IMMEDIATELY smiled. The clear deep bass coming from this little headset is amazing! Even at 100% volume up, its crystal clear and absolutely no distortion at all. I feel like I have a pair or JBLs or Beats on. It's a no brainer on buying these. I'm going to order 3 more for my kids. They tried them on and they LOVE them. They always lose the little expensive earbuds. Can't lose these. The only thing I would wish better would be... the placement of buttons. When you fold them up, the power button on the left ear touches the right ear and turns on every time! If you don't notice this, it will be constantly on. Even so, it really won't matter because they must have alien technology because the battery life on these mamajammaz are absolutely insane. I charged mine when I first got them and used them alot. All day long many days and when I check the power it says..."Battery high". STILL!! I'm amazed
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