Bang & Olufsen 980
Bang & Olufsen
63 Overall Score
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Soundcore Life Q20
Soundcore
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bang & Olufsen 980
No customer feedback yet
Soundcore Life Q20
87 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
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
Value for money 8
Noise cancellation 7
Battery life 5
Comfort 5
Sound quality 6
Bluetooth pairing 4
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Specifications
| Bang & Olufsen 980 | Soundcore Life Q20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam |
| Headband | — | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 4★ |
| Freq Min | 80 Hz | 16 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 7 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | HSP, HFP, AVRCP, A2DP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.7999999523162842 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 12 m | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 47 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours | 5 minutes for 4 hours of listening |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Cardioid (Unidirectional) | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Bang & Olufsen | soundcore app |
| Volume Limiting | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Bang & Olufsen 980
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
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
Winner: Soundcore Life Q20
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.