Y8+
Soundcore Life Q20
What Buyers Say
Y8+
Users overwhelmingly praise these headphones for their excellent noise cancellation, comfort, and impressive sound quality at a budget price. Many highlight the long battery life, versatile listening modes (especially transparency), and durable build that survived extreme conditions. A few note minor issues like audio skipping with LDAC, initial distortion fixed by reset, and slightly tight fit, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Comfortable memory foam earpads
- Great sound quality for the price
- Long battery life (70-80 hours with ANC)
- Versatile listening modes (normal, transparent, ANC)
Cons
- Audio skipping with LDAC codec
- Initial distortion required reset
- Slightly tight fit for some
- Noise leak with glasses
- Mid and treble could be better
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
Scores
Specifications
| Y8+ | Soundcore Life Q20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | — | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 4★ |
| Freq Min | — | 16 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 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 | 100 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 5 hours playback | 5 minutes for 4 hours of listening |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | 1Mii App | Soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Y8+
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (34th 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
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.