Sennheiser 14500-850

Sennheiser 14500-850

Sennheiser
44 Overall Score
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Soundcore Life Q20

Soundcore Life Q20

Soundcore
91 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sennheiser 14500-850

No customer feedback yet

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

Scores

Budget
Sennheiser
44
Soundcore
88
Gaming
Sennheiser
30
Soundcore
83
Work
Sennheiser
36
Soundcore
78
Studio
Sennheiser
26
Soundcore
77
Music
Sennheiser
36
Soundcore
76
Commute
Sennheiser
43
Soundcore
74
Calls
Sennheiser
27
Soundcore
66

Specifications

Sennheiser 14500-850Soundcore Life Q20
Design
Form Factor—over-ear
Open/Closed—closed
Foldable—✓★
Weight0.19 kg★0.26 kg
Ear Cushion—memory foam
Headband—memory foam
Audio
Driver Type—dynamic
Driver Size—40 mm★
Drivers—4★
Freq Min—16 Hz★
Freq Max—40 kHz★
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—105 dB★
Hi-Res Audio—✓★
CodecsSennheiser MOMENTUM Sport Earbuds with Sport Sound Tuning and Adaptive ANC, Secure Fit, 24-Hour Battery Life, Fitness Tracker for Body Performance Data - OliveFoldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Typeadaptivehybrid
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 Life24 hrs60 hrs★
Charge Time—2 hrs★
Fast Charging10 min for 5 hours playback5 minutes for 4 hours of listening
Charging—USB-C★
Microphone
Microphone—✓★
Mic Count—4★
NC Mic—✓★
Boom Mic—✗
Detachable Mic—✗
Features
Voice Assistant—Siri, Google Assistant
Touch Controls—✓★
App—soundcore app
Gaming Mode—✗
Water ResistanceIPX5Water-Resistant

Pros & Cons

Sennheiser 14500-850

  • Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong battery (72nd percentile)
  • Strong comfort (67th percentile)
  • Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average connectivity (33rd percentile)

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

Verdict

★ Winner: Soundcore Life Q20

Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 40 specs.

Soundcore Life Q20 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute