Soundcore Life Q20
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Life Q20
The headphones receive mixed feedback: some users praise the sound quality and value for money, while others report issues with battery charging, ear pad durability, and random shutdowns. Noise cancellation is considered decent for the price but not top-tier. Overall, it's a budget-friendly option with notable flaws.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Good value for money
- Decent noise cancellation
- Comfortable
- Easy setup
Cons
- Battery charging issues
- Ear pads wear out quickly
- Random shutdowns
- Noise cancellation not top-tier
- Build quality concerns
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
The Sony ULT Wear headphones receive generally positive feedback for their powerful bass, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, with many users praising the sound quality and battery life. However, a significant number of reviews report a recurring hinge defect that causes the headphones to break within months, often not covered by warranty, leading to frustration and mixed overall sentiment.
Pros
- Powerful bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Hinge breaks easily
- Warranty doesn't cover hinge
- Muffled sound without EQ
- Bulky design
- Microphone quality poor
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | thermo-foaming |
| Headband | memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 15 m★ | 9.800000190734863 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Charge for 5 minutes, listen for 4 hours | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Soundcore | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Life Q20
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.