Soundcore Life Q20
E700
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
E700
The 1Mii ML300 headphones deliver impressive sound quality, especially when using LDAC or aptX HD codecs, with deep bass and clear mids and highs. Users praise the comfortable fit, effective noise cancellation, and intuitive app-based EQ, though some note finicky pairing, small controls, and a design flaw where ANC disables custom EQ. Overall, they offer excellent value for audiophiles on a budget, but may not suit glasses wearers or those needing wired operation.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with LDAC/aptX HD
- Comfortable fit for long listening sessions
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Intuitive app with customizable EQ
- Great value for money
Cons
- ANC disables custom EQ settings
- Small and finicky control buttons
- No wired operation via USB/aux
- Unclear instructions and small controls
- Pressure on glasses after extended use
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | E700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 4★ | — |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch | LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency |
| Surround | — | 1Mii E700 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Bluetooth Over Ear, Wireless Hi-Res Audio with LDAC & aptX Low Latency for Airplane Travel & Home TV, AI Translation & Custom EQ via APP, Indigo | |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 75 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours of listening | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | 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 | YeeMall App |
| 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
E700
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore Life Q20 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.
