Anker Soundcore V20i
Anker
76 Overall Score
vs
Sony MDR-E9LP
Sony
32 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Anker Soundcore V20i
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Soundcore V20i open-ear headphones are widely praised for their comfort, lightweight design, and excellent sound quality for the price. Users appreciate the secure fit, easy pairing with multiple devices, and the ability to stay aware of surroundings. A few note that bass could be stronger and the design is somewhat bulky, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Lightweight design
- Excellent sound quality for price
- Easy pairing with multiple devices
- Good for calls and meetings
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Bulky design
- No noise isolation
- Challenging with glasses
Comfort 8
Sound quality 9
Value for money 4
Battery life 2
Connectivity 3
Design bulkiness 2
Sony MDR-E9LP
55 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The product receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its comfort, affordability, and reliability, especially for those who get headaches from other earphones. However, many complain about poor sound quality, poor fit, and durability issues like one ear failing after 13 months.
Pros
- Comfortable for long use
- Affordable price
- No charging needed
- Good for headache sufferers
- Simple and reliable design
Cons
- Poor sound quality
- Poor fit for some ears
- Durability issues
- No microphone or controls
- Flat and bassless sound
Sound quality 6
Comfort 2
Fit 3
Durability 2
Value for money 2
Design 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Anker Soundcore V20i | Sony MDR-E9LP | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | wired |
| Ear Tips | s | 2x earbuds |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 16 mm★ | 13.5 mm |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 18 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 11 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 104 dB★ |
| Codecs | IP55 & Sweatproof, Customized lights, 4-Mic For Clear Calls, Sports & Exercise, Playtime: 8/36H | Sony in-Ear Earbud Headphones with Remote and Deep Bass, Blue, MDR-E9LP |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
Anker Soundcore V20i
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
Sony MDR-E9LP
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Anker Soundcore V20i
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.