Soundcore Life Q20

Soundcore Life Q20

Soundcore
90 Overall Score
vs
Edifier W820NB Plus W820NBPLUS 2025

Edifier W820NB Plus W820NBPLUS 2025

Edifier
70 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Soundcore Life Q20

87 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews

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
👍 Value for money 8
👍 Noise cancellation 7
👍 Battery life 5
👍 Comfort 5
👍 Sound quality 6
👍 Bluetooth pairing 4

Edifier W820NB Plus W820NBPLUS 2025

68 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The Edifier W820NB Plus headphones receive generally positive feedback for excellent battery life, sound quality, and comfort, especially for the price. However, some users report issues with color accuracy, build durability (screws loosening), and button usability. The noise cancellation is praised but settings are less granular than advertised.

Pros
  • Excellent battery life
  • Good sound quality
  • Comfortable for long wear
  • Good value for price
  • Effective noise cancellation
Cons
  • Inaccurate color representation
  • Buttons hard to use initially
  • Build quality issues (screws loosening)
  • Battery life less than expected for some
  • Noise cancellation settings limited
🤔 Battery life 6
👍 Sound quality 7
🤔 Build quality 5
👍 Comfort 4
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Noise cancellation 4

Scores

Budget
Soundcore
88
Edifier
80
Gaming
Soundcore
83
Edifier
78
Work
Soundcore
78
Edifier
72
Studio
Soundcore
77
Edifier
64
Music
Soundcore
76
Edifier
68
Commute
Soundcore
73
Edifier
66
Calls
Soundcore
66
Edifier
59

Specifications

Soundcore Life Q20Edifier W820NB Plus W820NBPLUS 2025
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable✓✓
Weight0.26 kg0.25 kg★
Ear Cushionmemory foammemory foam
Headbandmemory foam—
Audio
Driver Typedynamictitanium-coated
Driver Size40 mm40 mm
Drivers4★—
Freq Min16 Hz★—
Freq Max40 kHz96 kHz★
Impedance16 Ω40 Ω
Sensitivity105 dB★—
Hi-Res Audio✓✓
CodecsFoldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouchLDAC, SBC
Surround—Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2 Wireless Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphone, -49 dB ANC, LDAC Hi-Res Audio, 88H Playtime, Spatial Sound, Volume Guard, Bluetooth V6.1 & Multipoint, Fast Charge - Ivory | Edi
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Typehybridhybrid
Transparency✓✓
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.0★6.0
ProfilesA2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP—
Multipoint✓✓
Wired Connector3.5mmUSB-C
Detachable Cable✓★—
Cable Length1.2000000476837158 m—
Range15 m★1 m
Battery
Battery Life60 hrs88 hrs★
Charge Time2 hrs★—
Fast Charging5 minutes for 4 hours of listening15 mins for 15 hours playback
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count4★—
NC Mic✓✓
Boom Mic✗✗
Detachable Mic✗—
Features
Voice AssistantSiri, Google Assistant—
Touch Controls✓★—
Appsoundcore appEDIFIER ConneX
Gaming Mode✗✓★
Water ResistanceWater-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

Edifier W820NB Plus W820NBPLUS 2025

  • Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

Pricing

Soundcore Life Q20

No current pricing available

Edifier W820NB Plus W820NBPLUS 2025

Verdict

★ Winner: Soundcore Life Q20

Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.

Soundcore Life Q20 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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