Soundcore Life Q20
Sony WHRF400
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
Sony WHRF400
Many users report good sound quality and comfort, especially for TV watching at night. Some were pleased with renewed units, finding them as good as new. However, a few experienced issues like a clicking noise, shutdown problems, missing instructions, or a poor fit. Overall, sentiment is mostly positive with a few notable exceptions.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Comfortable to wear
- Good for TV watching at night
- Long battery life
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Clicking noise and static
- Headphones shut down after 15 minutes
- Missing box and instructions for renewed units
- Unclear battery placement on renewed models
- Overpriced for renewed condition
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | Sony WHRF400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | head cushion |
| Headband | memory foam | Mold band with head cushion |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 4★ | — |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch | Sony RF400 Wireless Home Theater Headphones for Watching TV (WHRF400), Black, 2.9 (Requires use of RCA Audio Out or Headphone Jack on Television) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Environmental Noise Control |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | — |
| 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★ | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours of listening | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| 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 Resistance | Water-Resistant | 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
Sony WHRF400
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong sound (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.