Soundcore Life Q20
Soundcore
90 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-S300BTBG ATH-S300BT
Audio-Technica
34 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Music
Commute
Studio
Calls
Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | Audio-Technica ATH-S300BTBG ATH-S300BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.46 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 | 44.5 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch | Audio-Technica ATH-S300BTBG Wireless Headphones with Active Noise Cancelling and 90 Hours Battery Life, Beige |
| 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★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | soundcore App | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | soundcore app | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Life Q20
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Audio-Technica ATH-S300BTBG ATH-S300BT
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (74th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore Life Q20
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 40 specs.