Soundcore Life Q20
EarFun Wave Life HP201B
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Life Q20
Users overwhelmingly praise these headphones for their exceptional value, comfort, and impressive noise cancellation at a budget price. Battery life is a standout feature, with one user reporting 60% charge remaining after two weeks of use. A few minor complaints include the headphones being slightly heavy and the lack of a clear power indicator light. Overall, the sentiment is highly positive, with most reviewers recommending them as a top budget pick.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Impressive noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Slightly heavy on the head
- No clear power indicator light
- Noise cancelling not confirmed for wired mode
EarFun Wave Life HP201B
The EarFun Wave Life headphones offer excellent value for money, with strong noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and impressive battery life. While the sound quality out of the box is bass-heavy and lacks detail in mids and highs, the companion app allows for EQ adjustments, though this can reduce volume. Some users reported concerns about build durability and the lack of a carrying case or 3.5mm jack, but overall, most are satisfied given the low price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Good noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Impressive battery life
- Easy-to-use app with EQ
Cons
- No carrying case included
- No 3.5mm audio jack
- Bass-heavy default sound
- EQ adjustments reduce volume
- Build durability concerns
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | EarFun Wave Life HP201B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | soft cushions |
| Headband | memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | composite |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 4★ | — |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch | EarFun Wave Life Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth 5.4 Headphones, 4 Mics AI Clear Call, Deep Bass, 60H Playtime, Comfortable Fit, Custom EQ, Multipoint Connection |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours of listening | 10 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | soundcore app | Custom EQ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Life Q20
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
EarFun Wave Life HP201B
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 40 specs.