Soundcore Life Q20
Soundcore
90 Overall Score
vs
Skullcandy Icon S5IEW-T740
Skullcandy
56 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | Skullcandy Icon S5IEW-T740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | PU |
| Headband | memory foam | PU |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 4★ | — |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | soundcore App | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | soundcore app | Skullcandy App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Life Q20
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Skullcandy Icon S5IEW-T740
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore Life Q201.507score per dollar
vs
Skullcandy Icon S5IEW-T7401.120score per dollar
Soundcore Life Q20 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore Life Q20
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 40 specs.
