Sony WH-CH720N
Sony
82 Overall Score
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Soundcore Q20i
Soundcore
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-CH720N
No customer feedback yet
Soundcore Q20i
72 out of 100 high confidence 285 reviews
The Soundcore Q20i headphones are widely praised for their excellent value, comfort, and solid sound quality, especially for the price. Many users appreciate the effective noise cancellation for the cost, though some find it falls short of premium models, particularly for voices and louder noises. Battery life and the ability to connect to two devices simultaneously are frequently highlighted as strong points. A few complaints mention build quality issues over time, lack of a carrying case, and that noise cancellation does not work in wired mode.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good sound quality with strong bass
- Effective noise cancellation for the price
- Long battery life
Cons
- Noise cancellation weak for voices and loud sounds
- No carrying case included
- Build quality issues over time
- Noise cancellation not working in wired mode
- Muddy call voice quality
Value for money 45
Comfort 38
Sound quality 42
Noise cancellation 50
Battery life 20
Build quality 12
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Specifications
| Sony WH-CH720N | Soundcore Q20i | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Silicone | Vegan Leather |
| Headband | — | Polycarbonate, ABS |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 30 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 50 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 10 kHz |
| Impedance | 325 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB | 115 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth, 40H Long ANC Playtime, Hi-Res Audio, Big Bass, Customize via an App, Transparency Mode - Blue |
| Surround | 7.1 Virtual Surround | soundcore by Anker Q20i Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth, 40H Long ANC Playtime, Hi-Res Audio, Big Bass, Customize via an App, Transparency Mode, Ideal for Travel |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Dual Noise Sensor technology | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| 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 | 35 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | USB Type-C quick charging gives up to 60 mins of play back from 3 minutes of charge. | 5 mins to get an extra 4 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | soundcore |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-CH720N
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Soundcore Q20i
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-CH720N
Scores 82 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 42 specs.