Soundcore Q20i
Soundcore
62 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-CH720N
Sony
85 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
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Calls
Commute
Specifications
| Soundcore Q20i | Sony WH-CH720N | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.43 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | Silicone |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 44 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 50 Hz | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 10 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 325 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 115 dB★ | 108 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | — | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Dual Noise Sensor technology |
| 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 | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs★ | 35 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 mins for 4 hours playtime | USB Type-C quick charging gives up to 60 mins of play back from 3 minutes of charge. |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | soundcore app | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Q20i
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony WH-CH720N
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-CH720N
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 41 specs.